Endoscope system including endoscope and disposable protection cover

摘要

An endoscope system includes an endoscope and a disposable protection cover for covering the endoscope and provided with at least one channel tube. The endoscope has an insertion section which is insertable into a cavity to be inspected, and an operation section connected to a proximal end of the insertion section. The channel tube is arranged relative to the protection cover with a first layout at the operation section and at the proximal end of the protection cover, and with a second layout at the distal end of the protection cover to provide a natural operation feel. A package cover assembly includes package covers for covering the protection cover and the operation section of the endoscope, respectively, and these package covers are detachably attached to a mouthpiece at the proximal end of the insertion section. An over-cover member for covering the protection cover has a region to be engaged by an external holder member which is to support the over-cover member during insertion or removal of the protection cover with respect to the over-cover member. These cover members serve to prevent the protection cover from contamination.