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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

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

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
Price: $10

Shoulder Arthroscopy in Dogs
Running time 20:26
Order Number KS 444
Price: $10

Arthroscopy of the Stifle Joint in Dogs
Running time 9:15
Order Number KS 477
Price: $10

To Order: Please call KARL STORZ Veterinary at 800-955-7832 8am - 5pm PST

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

Price: $35 + S&H $5 within North America; $10 for International orders

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.

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.

Price: $47; Member Price $39