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Endoscopy 1989; 21(6): 283-284
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-1012970
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Technical Aid for Facilitating Emergency Endoscopy

J. Sontheimer, R. Salm, M. Cegla, D. Reichenbacher
  • Department of General Surgery, University Hospital (Head: Prof. Dr. E. H. Farthmann), Freiburg, FRG
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Publication Date:
17 March 2008 (online)

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Summary

Emergency endoscopy is usually complicated by unfavorable examination conditions. The irrigating capability of the instrument is inadequate. The use of an easy-to-operate volume- and pressure-driven irrigation pump has proved very efficient and safe in the hands of an experienced endoscopist, and helps establish the correct diagnosis or provide proper treatment.

Key words:

Emergency endoscopy - Gastrointestinal bleeding - Water pump

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