Endoscopic surgery and diagnostics

• Endoscopy is a procedure for examining the cavities of a living organism. It is carried out using a flexible or rigid endoscope with image display on the screen

  Almost all endoscopic examinations are performed under general anesthesia, and therefore require proper preparation and examination of the patient before anesthesia.

   

  List of available endoscopic examinations:

  • Videootoscopy - examination of external auditory canals.

  Videootoscopy belongs to additional diagnostic methods, the necessity and expediency of which is determined by the doctor. It allows to obtain the best visualization of the auditory canal, tympanic membrane, and, if necessary, the middle ear cavity. During video otoscopy, certain medical procedures can be performed, such as irrigation of the external auditory canal, middle ear, biopsy, removal of polyps and foreign bodies.

  • Rhinoscopy is an examination of the nasal cavity. It is carried out in two stages: posterior retrograde rhinoscopy allows to examine the nasopharyngeal lumen and choanae, anterior integral rhinoscopy allows to examine the nasal passages and shells.

  Indications: sneezing, nasal discharge, nosebleeds, nasal breathing difficulties, sneezing back, pain and deformity of the facial part of the skull, known episode of foreign body inhalation.

  Often, X-ray diagnostics is required before rhinoscopy

  • Laryngoscopy is an examination of the larynx to assess its structure and function.

  Indications: stridor, poor exercise tolerance, shortness of breath, cyanosis of the mucous membranes, change or loss of voice, cough after eating and drinking. It is usually performed as a component of laryngotracheoscopy or laryngotracheobronchoscopy.

  • Laryngotracheobronchoscopy is an examination of the larynx, trachea and bronchi.

  It is indicated for dogs of brachycephalic breeds to assess changes in the larynx and lower respiratory tract and for breeds at risk of tracheal collapse. For other patients: in case of suspected inhalation of foreign objects, neoplasms and chronic diseases of the lower respiratory tract. During the procedure, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) can be collected for further cytological, bacteriological or other specific studies, as well as biopsy of intraluminal neoplasms.

  • Esophagogsatroduodenoscopy - examination of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum.

  It is indicated in case of suspected pathologies of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum.

  It makes it possible to remove a foreign body from the upper gastrointestinal tract without surgery, as well as to take a biopsy.

  The possibility of duodenoscopy depends on the size of the patient and the underlying disease.

  • Colonoscopy is an examination of the large intestine.

  It requires careful preparation for up to several days before the examination.

  Indications: chronic colon diarrhea, tenesmus, blood and mucus in the feces, suspected colon neoplasm, need for biopsy.

  • Cystourethroscopy is an examination of the bladder and urethra.

  It is performed only on female dogs or males with urethrostomy.

  Indications: chronic or recurrent urinary tract infections, blood in the urine, difficulty urinating, urinary incontinence.

  • Vaginoscopy is the only manipulation from the list that can usually be performed without anesthesia. Separately, vaginoscopy is performed by a reproductive specialist for specific indications or during artificial insemination. Vaginoscopy is always performed as a component of cystourethroscopy.

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