Use of a rigid endoscope to teach urethral catheterization of the female dog.
Urethral catheterization of the female dog is known to be a challenging procedure. The authors describe a catheterization technique in which they use a rigid endoscope to visualize the canine urogenital vestibule during the procedure. The technique is particularly helpful as a training tool for students who are not yet experienced with the canine anatomy. The endoscope is attached to a video camera and monitor, allowing others to observe and learn the procedure.
Voronin
Gregory O
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Department of Laboratory Animal Resources, Merck and Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA. gregory_voronin@merck.com
Porter
William P
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Wickham
L Alexandra
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Gai
Cesaire L
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Rasa
Cordelia G
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West
Sarah H
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Shah
Kashmira
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D017750:Animal Technicians / Q000193:education*; D000818:Animals; D004285:Dogs; D019723:Endoscopes; D005260:Female; D014546:Urinary Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary*; D014743:Videotape Recording / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods