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Hamburg, Germany, and Pennsylvania, U.S.A. For more than half
a century, since its first development of the endoscope, Olympus has
been expanding its business in the medical field, from diagnostics
to treatment. The possibilities for endoscopes continue to expand in
various ways, including their contributions to the early detection of
diseases and their use in minimally invasive medical care.
In January 2006, Olympus commenced sales of the EVIS EXERA II
high-definition endoscope system in Europe and North America. The
EVIS EXERA II features Olympus’ new Narrow Band Imaging (NBI™)*
function that enhances visibility for the examination of capillaries
and other structures on the mucosal surface and thus may improve
the prospects for the early detection of minute lesions, including
early-stage cancer, and provide accurate preoperative diagnosis of
diseased areas. Receiving high commendations throughout the world,
Olympus’ endoscopic technology continues to evolve, hand-in-hand
with other advanced medical developments.
　
* Narrow Band Imaging is a registered trademark of Olympus Corporation.
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