| 8:00 AM-9:00 AM |
Exotic Animal Endoscopy Equipment: What You Need and How to Use It
There is a huge array of endoscopy equipment out there, but what do you actually need? This lecture goes through the process of determining the most essential items, and how to use and handle the equipment with your exotic patients. For a relatively modest investment, you can open your practice up to a higher level of diagnostics and improved treatment options. |
| 9:10 AM-10:10 AM |
Reptile Endoscopy: Why You Can’t Be a Reptile Vet Without Endoscopy
Rigid endoscopy has become an essential component of exotic animal practice. This lecture focuses of unleashing its diagnostic and endosurgical power in snakes, lizards, and chelonians. Using case-based examples, the most common procedures will be demonstrated, including coelioscopy and biopsy for reaching that often elusive definitive reptile diagnosis. Stop the frustration and become a reptile endoscopist. |
| 10:25 AM-11:25 AM |
Avian Endoscopy: Birds Were Made to Be Scoped!
Most birds have a well-developed air sac system, which makes them “pre-insufflated” and tailor-made for endoscopy. Using case-based examples, some of the most commonly utilized endoscopic approaches will be described, including visceral examination and biopsy. The potential for improved endosurgical resolution of common issues like air sac granulomas will also be shown. |
| 12:25 PM-1:25 PM |
Small Mammal Endoscopy: Essential Tool for the Exotic Practitioner
Rigid endoscopy has transformed small mammal practice. Whether it be the detailed examination of dental structures, otoscopy, rhinoscopy, cystoscopy, or true endosurgery like laparoscopic ovariectomy, endoscopy will change the way you practice, elevate your diagnostic abilities, and increase your surgical options. |
