Endoscopy

Examination Process

The examinations are performed under general anaesthesia. The animals must be presented on an empty stomach. If necessary, a pre-anaesthetic check-up can be carried out.

For certain digestive examinations (colonoscopy), medical preparation is essential in order to empty the digestive tract. The animals are then hospitalised the day before. In these cases, a diet of 48 hours is also necessary.

The clinic is equipped with a Fujinon EPX 2500 high definition video endoscopy system. An 8mm diameter endoscope and a 4mm bronchoscope make it possible to perform digestive (gastroscopy, colonoscopy) and respiratory (Bronchoscopy) endoscopies on most domestic carnivores.

Indication of examinations

The main indications for endoscopy in veterinary medicine are:

• Exploration of chronic vomiting
• Removal of foreign gastric bodies
• Exploring chronic diarrhoea
• Search for strange bronchial bodies (spikelets)
• Exploration of chronic coughs and broncho-alveolar swabs
• General exploration of the Larynx, the Stain and the Bronchial Tree