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Endoscopic images of a duodenal ulcer Endoscopy means looking inside and refers to looking inside the human body for medical reasons. Overview It is a minimally invasive diagnostic medical procedure used to evaluate the interior surfaces of an organ by inserting a small scope in the body, often but not necessarily through a natural body opening. Through the scope, one is able to see lesions. An instrument may not only provide an image but also enable taking small biopsies and retri ...
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Endoscopy Organizations
- National Women's Health Information Center http://www.4woman.gov/
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases http://www.niddk.nih.gov/
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, NIDDK, NIH, HHS http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/index.htm
- Society of American Gastrointestinal Endosopic Surgeons http://www.sages.org/sages.html
- Cleveland Clinic http://www.clevelandclinic.org
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