What is Endoscopy?
An endoscope is tube (flexible or rigid) with a light and camera at the end
Endoscopy is a procedure where an endoscope is passed into a certain part of the body to visualize the inside of structures, obtain samples for diagnoses and occasionally treat problems
Applications for Endoscopy
Down the Hatch
Upper GI endoscopy uses the flexible scope to go into the esophagus, stomach and the proximal small intestine
Foreign body retrieval from the esophagus or stomach
Visualization for inflammation (esophagitis, gastritis) and tumors
Obtaining biopsies for diagnosis – cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, autoimmune conditions
Take a Deep Breath
Bronchoscopy involves using the flexible scope to go down the trachea and into the mainstem bronchi
It can be useful for obtaining Bronchoalveolar Lavage samples (washes of the lower airways) for diagnosis and culture
Know the Nose
Flexible Endoscopy is used to view the nasopharynx (throat and back of the nose)
Rigid Endoscopy is used to view the front of the nose
Useful in visualizing for tumors, foreign bodies and nasal mites
Can obtain biopsies for diagnosis of cancers, infections (fungal disease) and inflammatory conditions
The Urination Station
Cystoscopy uses the rigid scope to look up the urethra and into the bladder in the female dog
This is a highly sensitive tool for the diagnosis of ectopic ureters
Before BRAF testing, this was also the test of choice for bladder tumors
Bringing up the Rear
Colonoscopy can visualize the large intestinal for polyps, tumors, and inflammatory conditions
Again – biopsies can be obtained to make a diagnosis
Benefits of Endoscopy
Minimally invasive, GENTLE procedure
Patients can often go home the same day with few restrictions
No surgical complications
Biopsy sites heal quickly with no sutures
Videos and pictures obtained can be submitted for referral
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We have a wide variety of diagnostic tools in our facility including in- house blood and urine analyzers, digital radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, and digital cytology.
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Your cockatoo needs its beak trimmed, your iguana isn’t eating, or your hamster seems sluggish. Whatever the concern for your exotic pet, we can help find the answer.
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ENDOSCOPY
Explore our endoscopy services at Pend Oreille Veterinary Service, providing minimally invasive diagnostics that ensure a faster, smoother recovery for your pet.
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