Sinuscopy

Sinuscopy is the method of Endoscopic sinus observation or surgery using Nose telescope. It involves the evaluation of nasal and sinus passages using the endoscope called Sinuscope.The Sinuscope has a narrow tube with a built in camera, so that the physician can see the internal details of the sinuses. By observing the sinus, it is possible to diagnose the problems and treat properly. Sinuscopy can be performed using local or regional anesthesia and the procedure is usually out patient category. Sinuses are the air cavities of the cranial bones especially near the nose region and fore head. The term Sinus is Latin which means “pocket” or “curve”. Sinuscopy plays an important role in pre operative and post operative management in sinusitis. It is also used in Rhinoplasty or Nasal plastic surgery.

Helicobacter pylori

Helicobacter is a pathogenic gram negative bacterium that inhabits the inner lining of human stomach and causes inflammation and ulcers. Majority of persons infected with H.pylori remains asymptomatic till the symptoms appear. Originally this bacterium was named as Campylobacter pyloridis and later placed in the genus Helicobacter. Its species name is given as pylori since it inhabits the Pylorus which is the opening of stomach into the duodenum.

Endoscopy

Endoscopy is the Medical technology used to observe the internal organs like Gastrointestinal tract, Lungs etc using the instrument called Endoscope. Endoscopy helps easy diagnosis of defects inside the body. Endoscope can be directly inserted into the hollow organs of the body to take images. The Computerized Monitor will display the images of the internal organs.