Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Endoscopic diagnosis of diseases causing vomiting.
- Journal:
- Topics in companion animal medicine
- Year:
- 2008
- Authors:
- Willard, Michael D
- Affiliation:
- College of Veterinary Medicine · United States
Plain-English summary
When pets are frequently vomiting, figuring out the cause can be tricky. Using a procedure called endoscopy, which involves looking inside the body with a camera, can help diagnose and sometimes treat these issues. However, it's really important that this procedure is done carefully; if not done right, it can overlook important problems or even cause harm, especially if foreign objects are being removed. Proper technique is crucial to ensure that the right tissue samples are taken for testing. Overall, endoscopy can be a helpful tool, but it needs to be performed with great care to be effective.
Abstract
Animals that are chronically throwing up can be diagnostic challenges. Endoscopy can be a useful adjunct in the diagnostic and therapeutic approach to many of these patients; however, it is critical that endoscopic examinations be done properly and carefully. Poorly performed endoscopic examinations can miss important lesions, especially when poor biopsy technique results in inadequate tissue samples for the pathologist. Likewise, rough technique (especially when trying to remove foreign objects) can harm the patient.
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