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Is endoscopy a type of imaging technique?

Answer 1

Unlike many other medical imaging techniques, endoscopes are inserted directly into the organ.

The term "endoscopy" most commonly refers to an examination of the upper portion of the gastrointestinal tract. An endoscope is a tool used to look inside the body and examine the interior of a hollow organ or cavity of the body.

Endoscopy can be used for a variety of purposes, including the investigation of symptoms like nausea, vomiting, or abdominal pain; confirmation of a diagnosis; testing for conditions like anemia, bleeding, inflammation, etc.; and administering treatments like cauterization of a bleeding vessel or esophageal dilatation.

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Answer 2

Grace Acocella

Yes, endoscopy is a type of imaging technique.

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