Principles of gastrointestinal endoscopy

This article provides an overview of the most common diagnostic endoscopic procedures, and gives an introduction to the equipment, facilities and interventions that define endoscopy unit activity today. Indications and risks of each of the individual procedures are discussed. Regulation is an increasingly important facet of NHS operation, and the organization of the monitoring of quality and safety of endoscopy procedures and training is also covered in the article.
Source: Surgery (Oxford) - Category: Surgery Source Type: research