Ottenjann R, Bartelheimer W, Busse R, Lux G
MMW Munch Med Wochenschr. 1975 May 16;117(20):851-4.
Because of their optical and mechanical properties, glass fibers have fulfilled the requirements for a panendoscopy of the gastrointestinal tract. The upper digestive tract (as far as the lower knee of the duodenum) and the large intestine, including the terminal ileum can be examined routinely nowadays with minimal risk. Surgical diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy open up new possibilities, i. e. polypectomy, endoscopic biopsy, extraction of foreign bodies, papillotomy etc. The development of gastrointestinal endoscopy demands reorientation in training and teaching, in practice and in hospital.
由于其光学和机械性能，玻璃纤维满足了胃肠道全内镜检查的要求。如今，上消化道（直至十二指肠下曲）和包括回肠末端在内的大肠都可以常规检查，风险极小。手术诊断和治疗性内镜检查开辟了新的可能性，即息肉切除术、内镜活检、异物取出、乳头切开术等。胃肠道内镜检查的发展要求在培训、教学、实践和医院方面进行重新定位。
