Pelviscopy in the mare.
A method of endoscopic examination of the internal genital (pelvic) organs of the mare is described. Special emphasis is placed on the induction of artificial pneumoperitoneum and the installation of an endoscopic peritoneal fistula device for prolonged observation. The potential of pelviscopy in the mare as a diagnostic aid, a new device for research in equine reproduction and as an auxillary aid to teaching is discussed.
D000818:Animals; D019723:Endoscopes; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D005836:Genitalia, Female / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D006736:Horses / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D009040:Motion Pictures; D010060:Ovulation; D011028:Pneumoperitoneum, Artificial