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Endoscopy

Endoscopy is used to visualise and evaluate otherwise inaccessible areas of the upper respiratory tract – the pharynx, larynx, guttural pouches and trachea – of the horse

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How we use endoscopy

We can visualise these regions of the horse in great detail and take biopsy samples for laboratory testing if required.

It is performed under light sedation using a flexible, mobile, video-endoscope, so images can be seen on a screen.

Endoscopy is commonly performed on horses with a cough, poor performance issues, upper airway obstructions, abnormal respiratory noises, lung disease, chronic nasal discharge and head shaking.

In some horses with respiratory noise at exercise or demonstrating poor performance, endoscopic examination at rest may appear normal but as the horse’s exercise intensity increases problems become evident.

For these cases, investigation with a remote dynamic endoscopic system can be arranged.

To learn more about our diagnostic services, please contact us on 01736 362215. 

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