Title: Small Animal Endoscopy (Third Edition)
Authors/Editors: Todd R. Tams, DVM, DACVIM, and Clarence A. Rawlings, DVM, PhD, DACVS
Publisher: Mosby, Inc., an affiliate of Elsevier Inc.
Publication Year: 2011
ISBN: 978-0-323-05578-9
Small Animal Endoscopy, Third Edition is the definitive, clinically authoritative guide to minimally invasive diagnostic and interventional endoscopy in dogs and cats. Co-authored and edited by pioneering internal medicine specialist Dr. Todd R. Tams and renowned veterinary surgeon Dr. Clarence A. Rawlings, this updated edition provides comprehensive, step-by-step guidance on rigid and flexible endoscopic instrumentation, technique, and interpretation. It serves as an essential reference for veterinary gastroenterologists, internal medicine specialists, soft tissue surgeons, and general practitioners seeking to refine their minimally invasive procedural skills.
Key Topics Covered:
- Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: In-depth procedural workflows for upper and lower GI examinations, including esophagoscopy, gastroscopy, duodenoscopy, and colonoscopy, alongside tissue biopsy acquisition and foreign body retrieval.
- Respiratory & ENT Endoscopy: Diagnostic protocols and procedural execution for rhinoscopy, tracheobronchoscopy, and specialized video otoscopy for upper and lower respiratory tract assessment.
- Urogenital & Laparoscopic Procedures: Diagnostic cystoscopy, vaginoscopy, and laparoscopically assisted organ biopsy and surgical interventions in companion animal patients.
- Instrumentation, Technique & Interventional Radiology: Practical guidance on equipment selection, cleaning, disinfection, and maintenance, combined with advanced interventional endoscopic techniques and clinical imaging interpretation.
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