title: Use of fiberoptic endoscopy in diagnosis and therapy of upper gastrointestinal disorders.
abstract: The future role of therapeutic endoscopy appears bright and depends on the possibilities of technology and the ingenuity of those performing the procedures. New techniques are being devised, and the therapeutic applications are being evaluated continually. Such issues as appropriate indications, efficacy, and cost-effectiveness remain important considerations for the practitioner dealing with gastrointestinal disorders.
mesh_terms: D001660:Biliary Tract Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D004724:Endoscopy; D004935:Esophageal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D005547:Foreign Bodies / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D013272:Stomach Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy