endoscopy

Question 1

what is diagnostic endoscopy

Answer 1

• a minimally invasive non surgical technique for diagnosis of a variety of conditions
• it allows the vet to look at the inside surface of an organ or body cavity
• allows diagnostic samples from a specific region of the body

Question 2

what is therapeutic endoscopy

Answer 2

• allows delivery of a particular therapy
• i.e removal of a foreign body, management of oesophageal stricture, placement of a feeding tube, injection of collagen to improve urinary continence

Question 3

when might you use endoscopy in a small animal

Answer 3

• suspicion of anatomic oesophageal disease where megaoesophagus has already been ruled out with radiography
• vomiting due to gastric foreign body
• suspected severe gastric ulceration
• chronic GI signs
• cough where FB is suspected or airway fluid sampling is indicated
• lower urinary tract signs

Question 4

when might endoscopy be indicated for imaging in horses

Answer 4