Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Gastrointestinal Endoscopes

Instruments for the visual examination of the interior of the gastrointestinal tract.

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Structured Summary

Abstract

Instruments for the visual examination of the interior of the gastrointestinal tract.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Endoscopes, Gastrointestinal
  • Endoscope, Gastrointestinal
  • Gastrointestinal Endoscope

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

2000

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Previous Indexing

  • Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal/instrumentation (1991-1999)
  • Endoscopy/instrumentation (1966-1990)
  • Gastroscopy/instrumentation (1966-1990)

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  1. E07w.230.220w.260
  2. E07w.858.240w.260

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WI 26

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Gastrointestinal Endoscopes. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D020776. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D020776
  2. Gastrointestinal Endoscopes. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q73228698