Equine Endoscopy

This authoritative, up-to-date book guides the reader through every aspect of this procedure: endoscopic equipment, pros and cons of use, cost, care and much more. Chapters describe the preparation and restraint of the animal, and endoscopic technique according to various sites. Throughout, hundreds of high quality, full colour illustrations show normal endoscopic anatomy and abnormal endoscopic findings.Includes expert discussions on laser surgery of the respiratory tract using the endoscope, video endoscopic equipment and moreIncludes new chapters on pre-sale examination of the horse, sinus endoscopy, the collection, handling, and analysis of tracheal wash and bronchoalveolar lavage samples, and the history of equine endoscopyDiscusses methods for avoiding equipment damage, including alternatives for cleaning and disinfecting the endoscope and its accessories