Endoscopy Flashcards

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Uses

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GORD, dysphagia
Gastritis, peptic ulcers
Haematemesis 
Oesophageal varices
Mallory weiss tear
IBD
Coeliac disease
Diverticulae
Barrett's oesophagus 
Enteral feeding - PEG insertion
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Balloon dilatation

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Endoscopic dilatation of a narrowed part of the oesophagus
USES: stricture, achalasia
Safer than an oesophageal bougie dilatation

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Hellers cardiomyotomy

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Achalasia

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ERCP

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Examine pancreatic and bile ducts by placing endoscope into mouth and duodenum

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