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Endoscope examination of the nose. Endoscopes are instruments that allow doctors to see inside the body and to perform relatively simple surgical proc
Endoscope examination of the nose. Endoscopes are instruments that allow doctors to see inside the body and to perform relatively simple surgical procedures in a minimally-invasive way. Various types have been developed for specific sites: arthroscopes for joints; laparoscopes for the abdominal cavity and bronchoscopes for the lungs. The metal tube contains optical fibres that allow the surgeons an illuminated view of the inside of the body; it may also contain various remotely-controlled instruments, for example, for the collection of biopsy specimens. The endoscope's field of view is displayed on the video monitor in background.
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