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Normal Findings in Endoscopy:
Oesophagus
High resolution image: A normal oesophagus
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The oesophagus is a 20 - 26 cm long "tube" with a diameter between 2 and 3 cm.
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The cervical part of the oesophagus is 4 - 5 cm long. The trachea is situated anteriorly and the spine posteriorly. The thoracic part is posterior to the trachea, then crosses anterior to the aorta and passes through the diaphragm at the level of Th 10.
The abdominal part of the oesophagus is very short, 0.5 - 2 cm long.
High resolution image: A normal oesophagus
High resolution image: The distal part of the oesophagus and cardia
Wireless Capsule Endoscopy Images: Oesophagus
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Here are some books about this topic if You need more information:
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Endoscopy Slide-Shows
Maps, Satellite Images of all Important Conference Cities
April 7, 2007