Olympus endoscope

What does "Olympus endoscope" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

An Olympus endoscope is a medical tool used by doctors to look inside a person's body without having to make large incisions. This device, made by the company Olympus, is a long, flexible tube with a light and camera at the end. It can be inserted through natural openings like the mouth or anus, or through small cuts in the skin. Doctors use it to diagnose and sometimes treat conditions in organs like the stomach, colon, lungs, and more.

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