title: The structure and function of endoscope channels: the inside story.
abstract: The GIA who has knowledge of channels in the flexible endoscope can avoid the need for repairs due to channel blockage and will be able to achieve the best possible instrument care. This paper provides a detailed description of the channels of the working endoscope, including location, access and functional interrelation-ships, to help make cleaning, disinfecting and troubleshooting a logical process. Diagrams are included to clarify the descriptions.
authors.affiliation: Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Ott
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Nelson
mesh_terms: D004203:Disinfection / Q000379:methods; D019723:Endoscopes / Q000382:microbiology; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000451:nursing*; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008283:Maintenance