Retroflexed view

What does "Retroflexed view" 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

A retroflexed view in medicine refers to a specific way of looking at an organ or part of the body during a medical procedure. It's like bending a flexible camera backwards to see areas that are usually hidden or hard to see. This technique is often used during procedures like endoscopies, where it helps doctors get a better look at the stomach, colon, or other parts of the digestive tract. It's called "retroflexed" because the camera is flexed, or bent, backwards.

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