Fibre-Optic Endoscopic Method for the Palliative Intubation of Oesophago-Gastric Strictures, A

Synopsis

Shows a new approach to the management of dysphagia in patients with inoperable oesophagastric neoplasms, using the Nottingham Introducer to insert a modified celestion tube through the stricture at fibre-optic endoscopy. After a brief introduction and patient interview to illustrate the need for such measures the technique is shown in detail.

Language

English

Country

Great Britain

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 16 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1978

Availability

Hire

Uses

Introduction to the technique for postgraduates and all those dealing with gastro-enterological problems. *BMA/BLAT

Subjects

Medical sciences

Keywords

endoscopy; fibre optics; gastro-intestinal tract

Credits

Director

M G Creasey

Writer

M Atkinson

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Sponsor

Name

Nottingham Area Health Authority (Teaching) South

Distributor

Name

Nottingham General Hospital, Photographic Department