Veterinary Endoscopes

Endoscopy is performed with either a rigid or flexible endoscope. Flexible endoscopes consist of a long, flexible tube with a bending tip at the end that enters the body, an eyepiece, and a control section. The tip of the endoscope is manipulated using a control knob in the hand piece. In addition to the fiber bundles which provide the light source, two channels are present within the endoscope. One channel permits various endoscopic tools to be passed and fluids to be suctioned or samples taken. The other allows air or water to be passed into the studied place or wash away mucus from the viewing port. Special video cameras can be attached to the endoscopes which allow viewing on a television screen. Rigid endoscope cannot be used in some areas, such as the stomach because it does not have the bending tip, so it cannot be flexed to allow examination of all parts of the stomach.

Endoscopy can be used in different areas. Flexible endoscopy - Bronchoscopy: an exam of the lower airways; Colonoscopy: an exam of the transverse colon, ascending colon, cecum, large bowel, and rectum; Endoscopy: an exam of the stomach, and upper intestines. Rigid endoscopy - Arthroscopy: an exam of soft tissue structures and joint cartilage. Decreased damage to the joint and shortened recovery times are two advantages of arthroscopy over arthrotomy (surgical exam of the joint); Cystoscopy: an examination of the vagina, urethral opening, urethra, bladder, and ureteral openings; Laparoscopy: an exam of the abdominal cavity performed through a small incision in the wall of the abdomen or through the navel; Proctoscopy: an exam of the large bowel and rectum; Rhinoscopy: an exam of the nasal cavity and nasopharynx (junction between the nasal area and the back of the throat).

Hybrid Integrated Otoscope / Endoscope

Our integrated Oto-Endoscope would be the best option for veterinarians looking mainly to perform Otoscopy, with some Cystoscopy and Rhinoscopy. This is the improved version of Medit Oto-Endoscope with the otoscopic sheath and with two 3-way stopcock ports.

Using Veterinary Laparoscope

Laparoscopes are often applied in a field of veterinary. Those laparoscopes feature clean rigid glass lens optics, coupled with durable stainless steel, and a light post with different adapters for our light sources or any other light source may have. Laparoscopes are used for diagnostics, and procedures in the abdomen and laparoscopic artificial insemination in sheep and other livestock. Laparoscopes are available in 5 mm, 7 mm or 10 mm diameters. These units are available in either 0 degree or 30 degree angles of view and typically 300 mm (12") working lengths. For all procedures trocars, cannuals and forceps maybe be required.

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