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Dr. Diane Snyder from the Mayo Clinic presents an introduction to endoscopy tools used by gastroenterologists, highlighting procedures like upper endoscopy (EGD) and colonoscopy. She details the use of endoscopic tools to examine the GI tract—from the esophagus to the stomach and colon—and describes various indications for these procedures, such as diagnosing abdominal pain, gastroesophageal reflux, dysphagia, bleeding, and placing feeding tubes.<br /><br />Upper endoscopy involves inserting a camera through the mouth to visualize the esophagus, stomach, and the beginning of the small intestine. Meanwhile, colonoscopy examines the large intestine to screen for colorectal cancer, remove polyps, and diagnose conditions like inflammatory bowel disease.<br /><br />Dr. Snyder explains various instruments such as biopsy forceps for sampling tissue, snares for removing polyps, nets, and baskets for retrieval of foreign objects or large polyps. She also discusses the use of injection needles for hemostasis, and clips to stop bleeding.<br /><br />Advanced procedures, ERCP (endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography) and EUS (endoscopic ultrasound), are used for examining bile and pancreatic ducts and diagnosing cancers. These techniques often involve complex interventions by specially trained endoscopists. Overall, the talk provides a comprehensive overview of the tools and techniques used in modern gastrointestinal endoscopy.

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Diana Snyder, MD

Keywords

endoscopy

gastroenterology

upper endoscopy

colonoscopy

GI tract

biopsy forceps

ERCP

EUS

hemostasis