The Short endoscope fiberscope which is under development by Olympus Corporation, has characters of both rigid and flexible endoscope. We used it for observation and treatment after endoscopic sinus surgery and we examined the usefulness and reported refinements.
At the time of easy ambulatory care, the treatment time of Short endoscope was shorter than the rigid endoscope. The Short endoscope was more useful instrument than the rigid endoscope for postoperative care with difficult view reservation. By extending the curve movable direction and the range, the Short endoscope will become more useful instrument.
