食道胃十二指腸內視鏡自發明以來,已成為上消化道疾病之診斷及治療的一線工具。但是因為檢查時病患的不適與恐懼因而常造成檢查失敗。隨著醫療科技的進步,內視鏡的管徑大幅縮減,因此在許多國家,細管徑的經鼻內視鏡已成為近年來廣受使用的一種檢查方式。它的優勢在於提供病患較佳的耐受度及安全性。本文章將回顧近年來經鼻內視鏡相關之研究與進展。
Ever since the introduction of esophagogastroduodenoscopy, it has become the first line of diagnostic and therapeutic tool of gastrointestinal diseases. However, patients' discomfort and fear often result in failure of examination. As technique has advanced, the diameter of the esophagogastroduodenoscopy has decreased significantly. Therefore, ultrathin transnasal esophagogastroduodenoscopy has been widely used in many countries. Its main advantages are better tolerance and safety. This article will review recent studies and advancements in transnasal esophagogastroduodenoscopy.