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An endoscope is a type of medical equipment used in hospitals to look into other peoples bodies before they have an operation. It is made out of fibre optics and so would also make it easier in an hospital for emergency calls because you use the fibre optic stuff in phone calls.

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I am a second year veterinary nursing student and I was searching for information on endoscopes for a report I'm having to write and thought this was a rather cute answer.

Just thought I'd post up what I found elsewhere and I hope it helps you :)

Fibre optics are small pieces of glass that have the ability to transmit light. They are ideal for use in an endoscope as they can act as both a light source and a camera. They are also small and flexible, meaning that an endoscope can be guided inside the body easily and without causing the patient any pain.

Surgical instruments can also be passed down the tube of an endoscope, such as a tiny blade, which can be used to remove tissue during a biopsy. Pulses of heat and electricity can also be sent down the endoscope, which can be used to destroy unwanted tissue or growths, such as small tumours or gallstones.

Here's the link http://www.nhs.UK/Conditions/Endoscopy/Pages/How-does-it-work.aspx

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