2021-01-15
An endoscope is a medical instrument generally defined as a device inserted into the body through various passages to visualize internal conditions. Because endoscopes allow for the observation of lesions that X-rays cannot detect, they are invaluable to physicians; for instance, a doctor can use an endoscope to examine gastric ulcers or tumors and subsequently formulate the optimal treatment plan. Some endoscopes also possess therapeutic capabilities—examples include cystoscopes, gastroscopes,