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Endoscopy of the gastrointestinal tract – (b) lower tract

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Abstract

The procedure for using endoscopy to investigate clinical signs of lower gastrointestinal (GI) tract disease or abnormalities found on imaging, and to collect samples.

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Figure E.14: The endoscope should be inserted gently through the anus and into the rectum.
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Figure E.15: Anatomical structure of the large intestine. (Reproduced from the ) Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
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Figure E.16: The caecum is visible as a blind-ending sac adjacent to the ileocolic junction. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
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Figure E.17: The biopsy forceps should be positioned perpendicular to the mucosal wall to obtain a sample. Drawn by S.J. Elmhurst BA Hons (www.livingart.org.uk) and reproduced with her permission
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