| 摘要 |
<p>An endoscope is provided which is formed of an image optic (156) and an endoscope body (132) surrounding the image optic. The endoscope body (132) consists essentially of a plurality of fiber optic filaments bonded together substantially along their entire length by a structural material and forming an illumination optic. The endoscope body (132) includes one or more lumens. The image optic (156) may either be permanently fixed within one of these lumens or be removable. The endoscope also includes a fluid delivery port (150) coupled to the proximal end (148) of the endoscope body lumen (144) for delivering fluid (157) through the lumen (144). Where the image optic (156) is removable, its proximal end (158) is shaped relative to the proximal end (148) of the endoscope body (132) such that a water-tight seal is formed.</p> |
