Digestive Disease Interventions 2018; 02(04): 299-313
DOI: 10.1055/s-0038-1676063
Review Article
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Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy: An Overview

Alisan Fathalizadeh
1   Department of Minimal Invasive Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
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29 August 2018

05 October 2018

Publication Date:
05 December 2018 (online)

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Abstract

As surgical and interventional techniques are becoming progressively less invasive, the role of endoscopic practices is evolving. Upper and lower endoscopy can be employed for diagnostic purposes, screening and surveillance practices, and for therapeutic interventions. The most frequently applied different indications, tools, and techniques for the various uses of endoscopy will be discussed.