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* Endoscope
o Non-coaxial optic fibre system to carry light to the tip of the endoscope
o A chip camera at the tip of the endoscope - this has now replaced the coaxial optic fibres of older scopes that were prone to damage and consequent loss of picture quality
o Irrigation channel to clean the lens
o Suction/Insufflation/Working channels - these may be in the form of one or more channels
o Control handle - this houses the controls
* Stack
o Light source
o Insufflator
o Suction
o Electrosurgical unit
o Video recorder/photo printer
* Instruments
o Biopsy forceps
o Snares
o Injecting needles
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