Flexible endoscopes: structure and function: the endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography elevator system.
Flexible endoscopes are complex medical instruments that are easily damaged. In order to maintain the flexible endoscope in optimum working condition, the user must have a thorough understanding of the structure and function of the instrument. This is the fourth in a series of articles presenting an in-depth look at the care and handling of the flexible endoscope. The first three articles discussed the air-water system, the suction channel system, and the mechanical system. This article will focus specifically on the endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography elevator system.
Holland
Pat
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plholland@hotmail.com
Shoop
Nancy M
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D002760:Cholangiopancreatography, Endoscopic Retrograde / Q000295:instrumentation*; D019723:Endoscopes; D004866:Equipment Contamination; D004867:Equipment Design; D004869:Equipment Safety; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D006801:Humans