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Julie Callahan Clark, DVM, Diplomate ACVIM<\/em><\/p>\n

Endoscopy is a minimally invasive procedure that allows the examiner to look within an organ or body cavity and gain diagnostic information, which includes grossly evaluating an area of interest and obtaining tissue for histopathologic evaluation.<\/p>\n

While gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy represents the most common use in veterinary medicine, endoscopes can be utilized to investigate multiple body systems (Table<\/strong>). Further, endoscopy can be therapeutic when used for foreign body retrieval, stone removal, or feeding tube placement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Table. Procedures Commonly Performed Using Flexible & Rigid Endoscopes\u00a0<\/caption>\n
FLEXIBLE ENDOSCOPY<\/td>\nRIGID ENDOSCOPY<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bronchoscopy
\nColonoscopy
\nEsophagoscopy
\nGastroduodenoscopy
\nMale dog urethrocystoscopy
\nNasopharyngoscopy
\nTracheoscopy<\/td>\n		Arthroscopy
\nFemale urethrocystoscopy
\nLaparoscopy
\nOtoscopy
\nRhinoscopy
\nThoracoscopy<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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SHOULD YOU OFFER ENDOSCOPY?<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

As the standard of care in veterinary medicine improves with advancing technology, clients expect a higher level of care and even seek out minimally invasive procedures for their pets. Endoscopy is a versatile tool that provides a nonsurgical option for diagnosis and treatment of a variety of disease conditions.<\/p>\n

While becoming a proficient endoscopist takes extensive training, it is a skill that can be learned over time, eventually becoming a valuable component of your practice. This article provides a general overview of endoscopic equipment, instrumentation, and handling for practitioners interested in implementing an endoscopy program.<\/p>\n

PURCHASE CONSIDERATIONS<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n

The decision to purchase endoscopy equipment begins with an internal evaluation of your client base and their pets’ needs:<\/p>\n