In recent years, with the improvement of living standards and changes in family structures, people have placed more emphasis on spiritual satisfaction, and an increasing number of people have begun to keep pets. The number of small animals has significantly increased, but various types of diseases have also frequently appeared, making the demand for endoscopic technology particularly urgent. So, what are the applications of endoscopic technology in the diagnosis and treatment of small animals? Let’s take a look together.
Effective application of gastrointestinal endoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of small animals
Gastrointestinal endoscopy can be classified into esophageal endoscopy, gastroscopy, colonoscopy, etc., depending on the treatment site. Its main functions include the following aspects:
1. Routine examination;
2. Removal of mucosal biopsies through endoscopy, examination with staining and microscopy, resection of benign tumors under endoscopy, stone extraction and crushing operations under endoscopy.
From the perspective of diagnostic location, gastroscopy is mainly used for the examination of the stomach and duodenum. It can also be used to inspect the trachea and esophageal foreign bodies of animals, or to evaluate the sensitivity of animals to food through gastroscopy.
Colonoscopy is more often used to check for chronic diseases of the large intestine or rectum in dogs and cats, while ileoscopy is used to determine whether there are diseases in the large intestine or small intestine of animals.
Effective application of laparoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of small animals
The effective use of laparoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of small animals is primarily in surgical procedures such as sterilization, removal of ovaries and uterus, and excision of cryptorchidism. In addition, laparoscopy is used to evaluate non-invasive organs, including the liver, pancreas, kidneys, spleen, and intestines. The selection of laparoscopy during the diagnosis and treatment process can minimize the harm caused to small animals.
Effective application of otoendoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of small animals
The incidence of external ear diseases in dogs is high, and otoendoscopy can be conveniently used to examine the accessible features of the external ear. Nasopharyngoscopy and laryngoscopy are mainly used to diagnose upper respiratory diseases in small animals, allowing them to avoid the pain of incision when they develop diseases. Bronchoscopy, on the other hand, collects samples from the lower respiratory tract to provide real-time understanding of the specific conditions of the disease.
Effective application of urethrocystoscopy in the diagnosis and treatment of small animals
Urethrocystoscopy is suitable for most small animals, such as those with chronic cystitis, abnormal urination, trauma, or pyuria.
The above briefly introduces the applications of endoscopic technology in the diagnosis and treatment of small animals. Similarly, endoscopic technology has also achieved good results in large animals. For example, arthroscopy can be used for examination and surgery in large animals (such as chronic arthritis, joint pain, joint swelling, unilateral elbow muscle protrusion or fractured condyle). As endoscopic technology continues to improve in animal diagnosis and treatment, and the operational skills of clinical veterinarians continue to increase, small animals receive better treatment and suffer less pain during the treatment process.
