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Dr. Stephen Hernandez-Divers
University of Georgia - Athens, GA
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University of Georgia - Athens, GA
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Dr. David S. Sobel
Metropolitan Veterinary Consultants - Hanover, NH
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Educational Books, Video, CD-ROM & Articles
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Veterinary Endoscopy for the Small
Animal Practitioner
By Timothy C. McCarthy, DVM, P.C.
Hardcover, Copyright
2005
Written by leading experts in veterinary endoscopy, this informative, practical
guide to endoscopic imaging contains the latest information on indications,
instrumentation, patient preparation and techniques. It offers valuable information
on endoscopic equipment, anesthesia considerations, and guidelines for both
beginning and advanced techniques. Coverage focuses on important areas such
as rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy, thoracoscopy, cystoscopy, lower GI, upper GI, and
more.
624 pp. 1550
ills. 800 in color
ISBN: 0721636535
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SMALL ANIMAL ENDOSCOPY
Todd R. Tams, DVM
HARDCOVER, November 1, 1998
SMALL ANIMAL ENDOSCOPY, written by the foremost expert in veterinary endoscopy,
is an informative, practical guide to endoscopic imaging. Containing the latest
information on indications, instrumentation, patient preparation, and technique,
it provides the novice and the advanced practitioner with valuable information.
Chapters are organized consistently, liberally illustrated, and most feature
a full color collection of endoscopic images. A group of 17 distinguished contributors
share their expertise in this leading reference.
510 pp. 1130 ills. 880
in color
ISBN: 0815187432
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VETERINARY ENDOSURGERY
Lynetta J. Freeman, DVM, MS, Dip.ACVS
HARDCOVER, October 1, 1998
For a complete, practical guide to surgical endoscopy,
turn to VETERINARY ENDOSURGERY. It's full of step-by-step
instructions and detailed illustrations for veterinary practitioners
and students of all levels. Divided into two sections, Section
One discusses equipment, operating room setup, instrumentation,
physiology and basic endosurgical skills. Section Two, organized
by body systems, features common techniques and specialized
procedures, including plastic and reconstructive surgery,
hernia repair, and exotic medicine. Additionally, 375 line
drawings and a color insert featuring endoscopic visualizations
assist users in viewing landmarks.
295 pp. 375 ills. 0 in color
ISBN: 0815133219
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Small Animal Arthroscopy
By Brian S. Beale, DVM, Donald A Hulse, DVM, Kurt Schulz,
DVM, MS, Diplomate ACVS and Wayne O Whitney, DVM, Diplomate
ACVS
Hardcover, October 1, 2003
This comprehensive text presents basic and advanced techniques for small
animal general arthroscopy that can be applied to practice. It features
clear discussions of relevant topics, including instrumentation, prep of
the patient, portal placement, arthroscopic technique, diagnostic procedures,
and operative arthroscopy. Over 275 color photographs bring the subject
to life, with an atlas-like approach that showcases both normal and abnormal
conditions in arthroscopic anatomy. The text also offers full discussions
of how to arthroscopically diagnose and treat orthopedic disorders of the
shoulder, elbow, carpus, hip, stifle and tarsus, while the accompanying
CD-ROM provides video demonstrations with descriptive voice-over explanations
of these arthroscopic procedures. A chapter on arthroscopic case studies
presents examples of clinical cases to help clarify procedures and possible
complications.
256 pp. 350 ills. 250
in color
ISBN: 0721636535
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Introduction to Flexible Endoscopy
Author: Dr. Todd Tams DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM (Sponsored in
part by KARL STORZ)
Fully narrated, 5 hour instructional Windows CD-ROM
with numerous video clips and hundreds of high-quality graphic
images.
Key Content:
- Required or recommended instrumentation
- How to care for, clean and store endoscopic
instruments
- Pre-endoscopic procedures including
patient preparation, equipment set-up and positioning
of personnel
- How to correctly hold and manipulate
a flexible endoscope
- Post-endoscopic procedures including
basic patient recovery and proper submission of tissue
samples
- How to incorporate flexible endoscopy
into a veterinary practice using specific marketing skills
and appropriate personnel training
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Upper GI Endoscopy
Author: Dr. Todd Tams DVM, Diplomate, ACVIM (Sponsored in
part by KARL STORZ)
Fully narrated, 5 hour instructional Windows CD-ROM
with numerous video clips and hundreds of high-quality graphic
images.
Key Content:
- 3 interactive case studies of common
canine and feline upper GI diseases and the application
of endoscopy to these cases
- Indications and contradictions for upper
GI endoscopy
- Appropriate instrumentation and patient
preparation required for upper GI endoscopy
- Esophagoscopy, gastroscopy and duodenoscopy
procedures in both the dog and cat, including navigating
the more challenging anatomical areas of the upper GI
tract recovery and proper submission of tissue samples
- Obtain biopsy and cytology samples from
the upper GI tract using a flexible endoscope
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CANINE ARTHROSCOPY
Videos demonstrating arthroscopic anatomy, approaches and
technique, available from KARL STORZ Media Service:
Dr. Jean-Francois Bardet,
European College of Veterinary Surgeons
Arthroscopy of the Elbow Joint in Dogs
Running time 32:14
Order Number KS 443
Shoulder Arthroscopy in Dogs
Running time 20:26
Order Number KS 444
Arthroscopy of the Stifle Joint in Dogs
Running time 9:15
Order Number KS 477
To Order: Please call KARL STORZ Veterinary at 800-955-7832
8am - 5pm PST
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SMALL ANIMAL LAPAROSCOPY: AN INTRODUCTION TO EQUIPMENT
AND TECHNIQUE
A 30 minute video detailing laparoscopic instrumentation,
diagnostic and biopsy technique. Available from CSU Veterinary
Endoscopy Teaching Center
Dr. David Twedt
Colorado State University VTH
To order: Please call CSU at 800-457-9715,
or mail request with full payment to:
Colorado State University
Veterinary Endoscopy Teaching Center
300 W. Drake Road
Ft. Collins, CO 80523
INTRODUCTION TO SMALL ANIMAL THORACOSCOPY
A 30 minute video introducing the Small Animal Practitioner
to indications, instrumentation and techniques of thoracoscopy.
Available from CSU Veterinary Endoscopy Teaching Center.
See above for order information.
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PERFORMING GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY
An Introduction for the Small Animal Practitioner
Published by American Animal Hospital Association and
KARL STORZ Veterinary Endoscopy - America with Dr. Todd
Tams
VHS Videotape - 23 minutes
Dr. Todd Tams, world renowned small animal endoscopist,
will teach you through video instruction when and how to
use a flexible endoscope in the upper gastrointestinal tract
of small animals. Offering an introduction for practitioners
who have recently purchased a fiberscope, this helpful video
includes footage of the procedure from the inside and out.
- Description of instrumentation
- Overview of indications
- Patient preparation, positioning,
and technique for upper GI endoscopy
- Taking biopsies
- Endoscope cleaning and care
1999, AAHA Press.
To order: Please call the AAHA Member Service Center
at 800-883-6301.
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DIAGNOSTIC APPLICATION OF AVIAN ENDOSCOPY CD-ROM
The first interactive, multimedia CD-ROM teaching
tool for avian medicine was developed for the purpose
of encouraging practitioners to "rediscover endoscopy"
as an effective diagnostic tool. The CD-ROM can be
used effectively to study avian anatomy and endoscopy
procedures at the clinician's convenience; it can
serve as a refresher course following a wet lab experience
or immediately prior to performing a procedure; and
it functions as an educational tool for clients or
students. This product features remarkable video sequences
of restraint, surgical approaches and organ identification.
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Published by ZEN with Michael Taylor, DVM and
Greg Harrison, DVM, Dipl. ABVP-Avian
Interactive CD-ROM for Macintosh, Windows 3.1
and Windows '95 computers
To Order: Please call KARL STORZ Veterinary
at 800-955-7832
8am - 5pm PST
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