title: Flexible endoscopy in small animals.
abstract: Flexible endoscopy is a valuable tool for the diagnosis of many small animal digestive tract diseases. This article provides a basic introduction to small animal gastrointestinal endoscopy including its diagnostic advantages as well as its limitations and complications. Although proficiency in endoscopic techniques can only be obtained through many hours of practice, this article should also encourage and stimulate the novice endoscopist.
authors.affiliation: College of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602, USA.
authors.forename: Steffen
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sum
authors.forename: Cynthia R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Ward
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002371:Cat Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002415:Cats; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D004285:Dogs; D020776:Endoscopes, Gastrointestinal / Q000662:veterinary*; D016145:Endoscopy, Digestive System / Q000662:veterinary*; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000662:veterinary*