Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in Canine Practice: An Overview
Muskan Sengar
Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science and A.H., Anjora, Durg (C.G.), Dau Shri Vasudev Chandrakar Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalya (DSVCKV), Chhattisgarh, India.
Rukmani Dewangan
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Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science and A.H., Anjora, Durg (C.G.), Dau Shri Vasudev Chandrakar Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalya (DSVCKV), Chhattisgarh, India.
Raju Sharda
Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science and A.H., Anjora, Durg (C.G.), Dau Shri Vasudev Chandrakar Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalya (DSVCKV), Chhattisgarh, India.
Jasmeet Singh
Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science and A.H., Anjora, Durg (C.G.), Dau Shri Vasudev Chandrakar Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalya (DSVCKV), Chhattisgarh, India.
Ishant Kumar
Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science and A.H., Anjora, Durg (C.G.), Dau Shri Vasudev Chandrakar Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalya (DSVCKV), Chhattisgarh, India.
Sangram Singh
Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, College of Veterinary Science and A.H., Anjora, Durg (C.G.), Dau Shri Vasudev Chandrakar Kamdhenu Vishwavidyalya (DSVCKV), Chhattisgarh, India.
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Abstract
Veterinary endoscopy is a diagnostic and therapeutic technique that is either non-invasive or minimally invasive, enabling the examination of the interior of hollow organ or cavity within the body with specialized camera called endoscope without requiring surgical procedures. Technical innovations like fiber optics, video imaging and capsule endoscopy have further enhanced image clarity and diagnostic capabilities. There are many advantages of endoscopy including low morbidity and mortality rate of patients, real time imaging and immediate diagnosis, quicker recovery making them invaluable tools for improving patient outcomes in canine practice. However, limitations exist, including the need for specialized equipment and training as well as the inability to access certain layers of the body. Complications are rare though include perforation of organs, bleeding, and infection. The article summarizes the application of endoscopic examination on the canine gastrointestinal tract.
Keywords: Endoscopy, rigid endoscopes, flexible endoscopes, esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy, enteroscopy, colonoscopy