ESOPHAGOSCOPE (ENT)

Definition : instrument used for the examination of esophagus

Procedure :  uses an esophagoscope, which is a thin tube with a light and camera on the end that is fed through the mouth to the esophagus, performed with a local anesthetic, although it is virtually painless

Indications :
         - General : for diagnostic observation
                          removal of foreign bodies
                          interference with the function of esophagus
                          biopsy of tumors and endoscopic removal
         - Specific : congenital malformations

Contraindications :
                           uncooperative or moribund patients
                           suspected perforated viscus
                           he non-sterile instrument may aggravate mediastinal or peritoneal contamination