PROBE FOR ASSISTING INSERTION OF ENDOSCOPE AND ENDOSCOPE DEVICE USING THE PROBE

摘要

An endoscope insertion assisting probe (1) for assisting the insertion of the endoscope by inserting the probe before inserting the insert part (11) of the endoscope (3) into a body cavity, comprising a flexible and slender probe and a tip leading element disposed at the tip of the probe. The tip leading element is formed of a thin film-like resin member (31) so as to be expanded by a fluid. Thus, the insertion of the probe into the body cavity performed before the insert part of the endoscope is inserted into the body cavity can be facilitated, the insertion of the endoscope into the body cavity can be easily performed, and excellent operability can be provided.