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A duodenoscope is a hollow, flexible, lighted tube that allows doctors to see the top of a patient's small intestine, or duodenum. It is used in diagnosis and treatment of severe, often life-threatening, diseases such as cancer or gallstones in the pancreas and bile ducts. The adoption of duodenoscopes is expected to increase significantly, owing to high prevalence of cancer and other chronic diseases. For instance, Japan recorded an age-standardized rate of 248 per 100,000 for cancer, as per Global Cancer Statistics 2018: GLOBOCAN. There are various different ways in which duodenoscopes can be used to help doctors see beyond the visible nose and throat area when performing a medical procedure. Nasal intraction with a duodenoscope is easiest performed with the device held horizontal and directly above the patient's nose and throat with the patient's chin slightly raised. When this procedure is performed correctly, there should be no visible scar from the edge of the windpipe to the base of the nose. Read more @ https://coherentmarketinsights-cmi.blogspot.com/2020/12/high-prevalence-of-cancer-and-other.html