ENDOSCOPE WITH DETACHABLE ELONGATION PORTION
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1. A detachable elongation portion for an endoscope comprising:
- a detachment section comprising a first light source, the detachment section configured such that the detachable elongation portion can be removably attached to an endoscope handle,a shaft comprising a distal end and a proximal end, anda light guide, wherein a proximal end of the light guide is coupled to the first light source and wherein the light guide extends through the shaft to the distal end of the shaft.
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Abstract
Endoscopes comprising a handle and a detachable elongation portion housing a light source for illuminating the distal end of the elongation portion are provided.
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1. A detachable elongation portion for an endoscope comprising:
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a detachment section comprising a first light source, the detachment section configured such that the detachable elongation portion can be removably attached to an endoscope handle, a shaft comprising a distal end and a proximal end, and a light guide, wherein a proximal end of the light guide is coupled to the first light source and wherein the light guide extends through the shaft to the distal end of the shaft. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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- 14. An endoscope comprising a detachable elongation portion and a handle wherein the elongation portion comprises a detachment section comprising a first light source, the detachment section configured such that the detachable elongation portion can be removably attached to an endoscope handle, a shaft comprising a distal end and a proximal end, a light guide wherein a proximal end of the light guide is coupled to the first light source and wherein the light guide extends through the shaft to the distal end of the shaft.
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