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Gastric endoscopy, such as this patient is undergoing after local anaesthetic, uses a flexible fibre-optic to enable the doctor to examine the lining of the stomach and other previously inaccessible areas of the body

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):
Breitenbach, J, photographer
Language(s):
English
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Patients
Equipment and Supplies
Physicians
World Health Organization
Abstract:
A physician is pushing a tube down the throat of a patient. Verso: WHO/14641. WPRO. Cancer. Japan. SM9-10.1981. Gastric endoscopy, such as this patient is undergoing after a local anaesthetic, uses a flexible fibre-optic to enable the doctor to examine the lining of the stomach and other previusly inaccessible areas of the body.
Copyright:
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Copyright Holder:
World Health Organization; Source: Record; Research date: 20151009
Extent:
1 photoprint.
NLM Unique ID:
101436890 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A013785
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101436890