Apparatus for endoscopic examination of body cavity using chemiluminescent light source
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Jan 19, 1993
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Feb 25, 1991
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Feb 17, 1983
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The present invention is an apparatus for performing medical examinations in body cavities, and a method of performing such examinations. The apparatus has a chemiluminescent light source having particular wavelength characteristics made up of blue and green wavelengths, and preferably a smaller peak of red light. The apparatus permits improved screening of the mucosal surfaces of body cavities such as the vaginal, anal and oral cavities for a number of abnormalities including lesions, atypia, dysplasia, abnormal vascularization and abnormal discharge. The method of performing examinations using the apparatus is also described.
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