“Examinations using a rigid endoscope are usually carried out under general anaesthetic.”

“The natural swallowing action helps the endoscope pass into the gullet and down towards the stomach.”

“The surgeon passes the endoscope through the tube and inspects and confirms proper placement of the tunnel before proceeding.”

“During the endoscopy, the doctor inserted a thin tube with a camera into the patient's throat to examine their esophagus and stomach.”

“Usual management could include referral to a gastroenterologist but excluded immediate endoscopy.”

“Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy showed nonbleeding esophageal varices and congestive gastropathy.”

“Bleeding continued and an endoscopist performed what was the patient's second gastroscopy in two days.”

“In this case the endoscopist should have recognised that the severity of the patient's condition should have precluded this procedure.”

“At the same time, the endoscopist should place a snare into the stomach.”

“Patients who have had two consecutive endoscopies that show no dysplasia should undergo surveillance by endoscopy every three years.”

“Nurses are taking over tasks from junior doctors administering intravenous drugs, doing endoscopies, preoperative assessment, and some prescribing.”

“Nurse practitioners have become competent lower gastrointestinal endoscopists, but only recently have they been shown to carry out upper endoscopies without any problems.”