title: Use of a rigid endoscope to teach urethral catheterization of the female dog.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Laboratory Animal Resources, Merck and Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA. gregory_voronin@merck.com
authors.forename: Gregory O
authors.initials: GO
authors.lastname: Voronin
authors.forename: William P
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Porter
authors.forename: L Alexandra
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Wickham
authors.forename: Cesaire L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Gai
authors.forename: Cordelia G
authors.initials: CG
authors.lastname: Rasa
authors.forename: Sarah H
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: West
authors.forename: Kashmira
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Shah
mesh_terms: 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