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du·o·de·no·scope (doo″o-deґno-skōp) a type of enteroscope for examining the duodenum.Medical dictionary. 2011.
duodenoscope — n. a fibreoptic or video instrument for examining the interior of the duodenum. An end viewing instrument is used for most examinations, but a side viewing instrument is used for ERCP. The end viewing instrument is also used for examination of… … The new mediacal dictionary
Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography — Intervention Duodenoscopic image of two pigment stones extracted from common bile duct after sphincterotomy. ICD 9 CM … Wikipedia
Endoscopy — For the notion in mathematics introduced by Langlands, see Endoscopic group. Endoscopy Intervention An example of a flexible endoscope MeSH … Wikipedia
Gallstone — Classification and external resources Numerous small gallstones, composed largely of cholesterol ICD 10 K … Wikipedia
Hemosuccus pancreaticus — Hemosuccus pancreaticus, also known as pseudohematobilia or Wirsungorrhage is a rare cause of hemorrhage in the gastrointestinal tract. It is caused by a bleeding source in the pancreas, pancreatic duct, or structures adjacent to the pancreas,… … Wikipedia
ERCP — Endoscopic Retrograde CholangioPancreatography, a procedure to look for diseases of the liver, bile ducts and pancreas. A flexible tube is put down the throat, through the stomach, and into the small intestine. The tube is passed through a… … Medical dictionary
cholangiography — Radiographic examination of the bile ducts with contrast medium. [chol + G. angeion, vessel, + grapho, to write] cystic duct c. radiography of the biliary system after introduction of contras … Medical dictionary
gastroduodenoscopy — Visualization of the interior of the stomach and duodenum by a gastroscope. [gastro + duodenum, + G. skopeo, to view] * * * n. the technique of viewing the inside of the stomach and duodenum with an endoscope. See also duodenoscope. * * *… … Medical dictionary
papillotomy — An incision into a papilla; usually in reference to the major duodenal papilla. [papilla + G. tome, incision] * * * n. the operation of cutting the ampulla of Vater to widen its outlet in order to improve bile drainage and allow the passage of… … Medical dictionary
FDS — Fellow in Dental Surgery; fiber duodenoscope; flexor digitorum superficialis … Medical dictionary
