Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Avian diagnostic endoscopy.
- Journal:
- The veterinary clinics of North America. Exotic animal practice
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Divers, Stephen J
- Affiliation:
- Department of Small Animal Medicine & Surgery (Zoological Medicine) · United States
- Species:
- bird
Plain-English summary
Birds have a special system of air sacs that makes it easier for veterinarians to use a tool called endoscopy, which lets them look inside the bird's body without needing major surgery. Over the last 30 years, this method has become very important in bird medicine, helping vets diagnose various health issues. With endoscopy, vets can check the insides of birds, including their breathing, digestion, and reproductive systems, and take samples if needed. This article talks about the most common ways vets use endoscopy to help pet birds. Overall, endoscopy is now seen as a key part of providing good care for birds.
Abstract
Unlike most animals, birds are blessed by an air sac system that essentially provides the endoscopist with a preinsufflated patient. Thanks to this unique anatomy and the pioneering work of Greg Harrison, Michael Taylor, and other avian veterinarians, rigid endoscopy has enjoyed considerable popularity in avian practice over the past 30 years. Indeed, endoscopy now is considered an essential component of the avian investigation for many clinical presentations, and indeed few could argue that high-quality avian medicine is possible without rigid endoscopy. The ability to examine the internal viscera, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and reproductive tracts, and collect samples for definitive diagnosis continues to play a central role in avian practice, and this article summarizes the most common diagnostic endoscopic approaches likely to be undertaken in companion species.
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