Endoscopy Flashcards
1
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Uses
A
GORD, dysphagia Gastritis, peptic ulcers Haematemesis Oesophageal varices Mallory weiss tear IBD Coeliac disease Diverticulae Barrett's oesophagus Enteral feeding - PEG insertion
2
Q
Balloon dilatation
A
Endoscopic dilatation of a narrowed part of the oesophagus
USES: stricture, achalasia
Safer than an oesophageal bougie dilatation
3
Q
Hellers cardiomyotomy
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Achalasia
4
Q
ERCP
A
Examine pancreatic and bile ducts by placing endoscope into mouth and duodenum