Endoscopy
An endoscope is a long tube equipped with a lighted video camera on the end. Images from the camera are transmitted to a monitor, and the endoscope acts as the veterinarian's 'eye'. This allows for an up-close view of your pet's internal organs - a view that might otherwise require surgery.
Endoscopic procedures are particularly useful in evaluating conditions pertaining to your pet’s airway and gastrointestinal tract. The scope can be passed into their mouth where it can be used to view the esophagus, stomach and upper intestinal tract. In addition, the scope can be advanced into the trachea (windpipe) and bronchi (airways). Smaller scopes can be used to look from the oral cavity into the nasal passages. The scope can also be inserted into the rectum to view the colon. An endoscope may sometimes be used to guide the removal of a foreign object from the stomach or intestine, acquire a biopsy sample or to perform an exploratory procedure.
Endoscopic procedures are less invasive than routine surgeries and require a lighter anesthetic plane. This allows your pet to be up and walking shortly after the scoping is completed.
Pets that require an endoscopic procedure can be seen at our hospital by a specialist in veterinary internal medicine who travels to us as necessary to perform this procedure.
Endoscopic procedures are particularly useful in evaluating conditions pertaining to your pet’s airway and gastrointestinal tract. The scope can be passed into their mouth where it can be used to view the esophagus, stomach and upper intestinal tract. In addition, the scope can be advanced into the trachea (windpipe) and bronchi (airways). Smaller scopes can be used to look from the oral cavity into the nasal passages. The scope can also be inserted into the rectum to view the colon. An endoscope may sometimes be used to guide the removal of a foreign object from the stomach or intestine, acquire a biopsy sample or to perform an exploratory procedure.
Endoscopic procedures are less invasive than routine surgeries and require a lighter anesthetic plane. This allows your pet to be up and walking shortly after the scoping is completed.
Pets that require an endoscopic procedure can be seen at our hospital by a specialist in veterinary internal medicine who travels to us as necessary to perform this procedure.
Grenville-Dundas Veterinary Clinic, 2643 County Rd. 43, Kemptville ON, K0G 1J0
613-258-2394 [email protected]
613-258-2394 [email protected]