History of Colonoscopy

The current evaluation and treatment of a wide array of diseases of the colon and rectum center around the colonoscope. The roots of modern endoscopic instruments can be traced back to Philipp Bozzini and the Lichtleiter. Modifications of Bozzini’s design and advances in imaging technology improved...

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Published inAdvanced Colonoscopy and Endoluminal Surgery pp. 1 - 7
Main Authors Zhang, Jeanette, Ross, Howard M.
Format Book Chapter
LanguageEnglish
Published Switzerland Springer International Publishing AG 2017
Springer International Publishing
Subjects
Bozzini
Fiber-optic technology
Gastroenterology
Gastrointestinal & colorectal surgery
General surgery
Hirschowitz fiberscope
Lichtleiter
Schindler gastroscope
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Summary:The current evaluation and treatment of a wide array of diseases of the colon and rectum center around the colonoscope. The roots of modern endoscopic instruments can be traced back to Philipp Bozzini and the Lichtleiter. Modifications of Bozzini’s design and advances in imaging technology improved the practical application of endoscopy. Breakthroughs in photography and video endoscopy allowed for documentation of various disease processes as well as improved ease of use by endoscopists. Various techniques utilizing the modern colonoscope have been developed for the endoscopic treatment of many disease processes, including select early-stage malignancies, lower gastrointestinal bleeding, and large bowel obstructions.
ISBN:9783319483689
3319483684
DOI:10.1007/978-3-319-48370-2_1