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Endoscopic examination of the upper respiratory tract and oesophagus in small ruminants: technique and normal appearance.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  16246609     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The aim of this study was to describe the technique of rhinolaryngotracheobronchoscopy and oesophagoscopy in small ruminants and to report the normal endoscopic appearance of the structures of the upper respiratory tract and oesophagus. Thirty sheep and 30 goats, all clinically normal, underwent rhinolaryngotracheobronchoscopy and oesophagoscopy using a flexible endoscope (length 100 cm; diameter 4 mm). The anatomical features of the structures and the appearance of the mucosa were investigated. The degree of mucosal pigmentation varied between breeds. The appearance of the pharyngeal tonsil and the shape of the trachea in cross-section showed most individual variation. The technique was easily performed and sedation was necessary in only a few cases. No major complications were encountered. It was concluded that the procedure facilitated more accurate diagnosis and prognosis of conditions of the upper respiratory tract and oesophagus.
Authors:
Martina Stierschneider; Sonja Franz; Walter Baumgartner
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article     Date:  2005-10-24
Journal Detail:
Title:  Veterinary journal (London, England : 1997)     Volume:  173     ISSN:  1090-0233     ISO Abbreviation:  Vet. J.     Publication Date:  2007 Jan 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-01-29     Completed Date:  2007-04-25     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9706281     Medline TA:  Vet J     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  101-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Clinic for Ruminants, Department for Farm Animals and Herd Management, University for Veterinary Medicine Vienna, Veterinärplatz 1, 1210 Vienna, Austria. martina.stierschneider@bifa.gv.at
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Animals
Endoscopy / methods,  veterinary*
Esophagus / anatomy & histology*
Goats / anatomy & histology*
Respiratory System / anatomy & histology*
Sheep / anatomy & histology*

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