Perspectives on gastrointestinal endoscopy.
A historical perspective on the development of veterinary endoscopy is given. The current endoscopic requirements and indications are discussed. The diagnostic and therapeutic capabilities of gastrointestinal endoscopy are reviewed. Speculation on the diagnostic capabilities for the future in small animal gastrointestinal endoscopy is given.
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Department of Clinical Sciences, Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Fort Collins.
D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats; D004285:Dogs; D020776:Endoscopes, Gastrointestinal; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000266:history / Q000639:trends / Q000662:veterinary*; D005544:Forecasting; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D049673:History, 20th Century