Veterinary Endoscopy for the Small Animal Practitioner

624 pagesMore than 600 full-color photographs and technique drawings illustrate how to correctly perform endoscopic procedures and recognize normal and abnormal appearanceIntroductory chapters provide an overview of effective endoscopy practice, including instrumentation options, anesthetic considerations, and biopsy handlingDetailed, extensively illustrated chapters cover endoscopic examination and surgery techniques for each anatomical regionDiscusses future developments in the field as endoscopes become standard equipment in everyday small animal practiceFeatures the most complete overview of rigid endoscopy, an increasingly popular option that offers lower costs, reduced maintenance requirements over flexible endoscopy, and the rigidity needed to perform surgical proceduresOffers practical surgical interventions designed to help minimize trauma and meet the increasing demand for minimally invasive surgical techniquesProvides detailed coverage of endoscopic instruments including product recommendations that will save practitioners time, money, and frustrationPresents new and innovative techniques for using flexible and rigid endoscopes, enabling practitioners to get more use out of the equipment and offer clients a wider range of servicesIncludes practical guidance on the use of more than 30 different types of endoscopes