Endoscopy Services

    At VMS we utilize the highest quality fiberoptic and video endoscopy and equipment for a wide variety of procedures including: gastroduodenoscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, rhinoscopy, cystoscopy, and vaginoscopy.

Gastroduodenoscopy

Our flexible videoendoscopes allow us to visualize the inside of the stomach and upper intestine, as well as remove foreign bodies from the stomach and esophagus. We also are able to perform minimally invasive biopsies of the stomach and intestine with this technology.

Colonoscopy

Our flexible scopes and rigid scopes allow excellent evaluation and biopsy of the rectum and colon for lower bowel diseases in both dogs and cats.

Bronchoscopy

Our flexible fiberoptic bronchoscopes allow thorough evaluation of the trachea and lower airways. Sometimes used to remove lung foreign bodies, such as foxtail grass awns along with other inhaled plant material, we can also readily perform bronchoalveolar lavage for cytology and culture to evaluate diseases such as pneumonia, bronchitis and asthma.

Tracheal collapse is a common condition in toy breeds. Using the scope, we can evaluate severity of collapse and which portion of the airway is involved to better direct treatment options. Depending on the type of collapse and location, we can also facilitate placement of stents within the trachea to hold it open using the bronchoscope. This technique is known as intratracheal stenting.

Rhinoscopy

Both our rigid and flexible rhinoscopy equipment allow for extensive evaluation of the nasal passages; and, in conjunction with CT scan, can provide a very thorough evaluation of the nose.

Vaginoscopy

We can readily evaluate the vaginal tract for a variety of conditions, along with performing transcervical inseminations when required for our breeding patients.

Cystoscopy

Depending on the size of the animal, many patients can have their urethra and bladder visually evaluated with rigid cystoscopy, sometimes averting elaborate dye studies or surgical exploration. Cystoscopy can be used to evaluate the urinary tract for stones, polyps and tumors as well as ectopic ureters.