b. Suffix. The suffix denoting endoscopy is -scopy. Endoscopic study may be
performed on many parts of the body, including those listed in Table 2-1.
Procedure
Site
Anoscopy
the anus.
Bronchoscopy
the bronchus.
Cystoscopy
the urinary bladder.
Esophagoscopy
the esophagus.
Gastroscop
the stomach.
Laryngoscopy
the larynx.
Otoscopy
the ear.
Proctoscopy
the rectum.
Rhinoscopy
the nose.
Thoracoscopy
the chest.
Tracheoscopy
the trachea.
Urethroscopy
the urethra.
Table 2-1. Endoscopy procedures.
c. Combined Procedures. The surgeon may elect to combine endoscopy with
one or more other surgical procedures--for example, he may perform bronchoscopy with
removal of a foreign body or cystoscopy with drainage. Operative procedures that may
be done in combination with endoscopic procedures are as follows:
(1)
Biopsy.
(2)
Dilation.
(3)
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