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The beginnings of endoscopy go back to the 4th century BC in Greece. Even at that early date, Hippocrates (460–375 BC) examined the rectum using a speculum to inspect the affected area.
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Giovanoli, P., Frey, M. (2001). The History of Endoscopy in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery up to Video Assisted Microsurgery. In: Frey, M. (eds) Endoscopy and Microsurgery. Update in Plastic Surgery. Springer, Vienna. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-7091-6209-5_1
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