The increasing use of fibreoptics in radiodiagnosis.

The technique of fibreoptic endoscopy has introduced a new dimension in the treatment and diagnosis of many diseases and abnormal conditions. Fibreoptic endoscopy has allowed greater visualization of the gastro-intestinal tract, and the recent years the biliary and respiratory systems. When used as a follow-up to, or in conjunction with many radiographic techniques, its findings may clarify many questionable abnormalities. The therapeutic application of fibreoptic endoscopy in the removal of bowel polyps has now become a successful alternative to surgery for many patients. The knowledge gained from these examinations has proved invaluable, and these techniques have provided an alternative to other well established and less rewarding techniques.