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Can ent see small tear in the esophagus with flexible endoscope? can endocsope rotate 360 degree? i'd like only ent to respond.

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Usually not.: If there is concern for a small tear in the esophagus, the usual doctor to address that is a gastroenterologist. Sometimes that is visible with a flexible endoscope. Sometimes it requires other types of radiologic studies in addition or instead of that. A tear in the esophagus can be an emergency. Do not delay getting it evaluated. Good luck.

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Answered 8/19/2017

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