DESCRIPTION:
Minimally invasive techniques have become the standard in human healthcare over recent years. The advantages of are considerable, and the techniques have become cost-effective in general veterinary practice. The manual details the features and use of both flexible and rigid endoscopic equipment. Basic diagnostic and therapeutic techniques are described and illustrated, with a few references to more advanced procedures. This highly practical book offers useful hints and tips, both in surgical technique and on purchase of instrumentation.
CONTENTS:
1. An introduction to endoscopy and endosurgery.
2. Instrumentation.
3. Flexible endoscopy: basic technique.
4. Flexible endoscopy: upper gastrointestinal tract.
5. Flexible endoscopy: lower gastrointestinal tract.
6. Flexible endoscopy: respiratory tract.
7. Rigid endoscopy and endosurgery: principles.
8. Rigid endoscopy: rhinoscopy.
9. Rigid endoscopy: otoendoscopy.
10. Rigid endoscopy: urethrocystoscopy and vaginoscopy.
11. Rigid endoscopy: laparoscopy.
12. Rigid endoscopy: thoracoscopy.
13. Rigid endoscopy: arthroscopy.
14. An introduction to laser endosurgery.
