3D endoscopy shows enhanced anatomical details and depth perception vs 2D: a multicentre study.

Peter-Valentin TomazicFabian SommerAndreas TreccostiHans Rudolf BrinerAndreas Leunig

Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2020)

Three-dimensional endoscopy features improved depth perception and recognition of anatomic details but worse overall picture quality. It is useful for teaching purposes, yet 2D techniques provide a better outcome in terms of feasibility for routine endoscopic approaches.

Keyphrases

small bowel
optical coherence tomography
ultrasound guided
clinical practice
medical students
quality improvement
medical education