title: Flexible fiberoptic endoscopy: an introduction for illustrators.
abstract: The widespread use of flexible fiberoptic endoscopes in the evaluation and treatment of gastrointestinal disease has led to an increased demand for educational material in this field. This article provides basic information on the design and variety of flexible endoscopes along with practical advice on rendering endoscopic images.
authors.affiliation: College of Medicine, University of Illinois Chicago 60680.
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Pearl
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Sadler
mesh_terms: D004724:Endoscopy; D004867:Equipment Design; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D005773:Gastroscopy; D006801:Humans; D008488:Medical Illustration