Abstract
Abstract The working principles of the bronchoscope and gastroscope differ in the fact that the anatomical structures which they interrogate have different collapsibility. The trachea and bronchi are supported by cartilage which make then non-collapsible, hence no external support is needed to visualise their lumen. The oesophagus on the other hand is a collapsible structure which requires air insufflation to investigate the lumen. The modern anaesthesiologist is well versed with the bronchoscopy equipment but is not accustomed to using a gastroscope even though transoesophageal echocardiography is also a modified gastroscope. The proper gastroscopy done by the gastroenterologists or the rigid oesophagoscope needs time and logistical support, which might not be possible every time in the perioperative period. Here, the author tries to demonstrate the use of a flexible bronchoscope (Ambu® aScope™) as a gastroscope in emergencies in the perioperative period.
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