oesophagoscopy


e·soph·a·gos·co·py

(ĕ-sof'ă-gos'kŏ-pē) Inspection of the interior of the esophagus by means of an endoscope.
Synonym(s): oesophagoscopy. [esophagus + G. skopeō, to examine]

oesophagoscopy

Direct visual examination of the interior of the OESOPHAGUS usually by means of a flexible, fibreoptic ENDOSCOPE but sometimes using a rigid tube. Oesophagoscopy is an important method of examination in cases of suspected cancer, in narrowing (stricture) and in PHARYNGEAL POUCH.