Endoscopic
Endoscopic specialties refer to medical specialties that use endoscopic techniques to diagnose and treat various medical conditions. Endoscopy involves using an endoscope, which is a flexible tube with a light and camera attached to it, to examine the inside of a patient’s body.
Some of the endoscopic specialties include:
- Gastroenterology: This specialty involves the use of endoscopy to diagnose and treat conditions affecting the digestive system, including the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, and rectum.
- Pulmonology: This specialty involves the use of endoscopy to examine the airways and lungs, diagnose and treat conditions such as lung cancer, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and asthma.
- ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) Specialties: This specialty involves the use of endoscopy to diagnose and treat conditions of the ear, nose, and throat