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Endoscopy
What is an endoscopy?
Endoscopy is the process of examining a body cavity or organ using a medical camera, known as an endoscope.
Endoscopes are long, slim and waterproof so they can be passed into narrow openings and will not be damaged by stomach contents or urine. Endoscopes can be rigid or flexible, and come in different sizes.
Some endoscopes have a channel, meaning fine instruments can be passed down the endoscope to retrieve foreign items or take biopsies.
What is endoscopy used for?
Endoscopy is very good for examining inside areas that we cannot otherwise see. Common uses include:
- the nasal cavity (known as rhinoscopy)
- the stomach and upper intestine (known as gastroscopy)
- Endoscopy can also be used to retrieve foreign bodies that have been ingested by pets depending on their location and size, and may sometimes be offered instead of surgical retrieval, or attempted before surgical retrieval.
Procedure
Endoscopy is performed under anaesthetic, as the patient needs to be still, and the exam may be uncomfortable. You will typically be asked to leave your pet at the practice for the day and be asked to withhold food the night before, so the stomach is empty
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