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DIGITAL RADIOLOGY
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Eklin Digital Radiology System help our veterinarians evaluate muscular-skeletal, cardiovascular(cardiopulmonary), gastrointestinal, reproductive and urinary systems. Digital radiology decreases multiple exposures because in the same radiograph you can evaluate both soft tissue and bones. In case we want to send radiographs to the radiologist for consultation, turn around time is decreased by substantial amount.
It isn?t uncommon for trends in human medical care to bleed over into
veterinary care ? so it?s no surprise that the use of digital radiology
technologies is on the rise in cutting-edge veterinary clinics and
hospitals around the world.
Digital radiology techniques are set
apart by the use of a computer-based image capture system. Unlike
conventional film-based radiology, digital radiology utilizes an
electronic detection device to measure x-rays emitted through tissue. In
most clinical settings, this is built into a table surface or wall
panel, though some more mobile designs exist to accommodate field work
(especially with equine patients). Unlike the x-ray machines of old,
these newer systems are smaller, faster, and more environmentally
friendly. The sensors that work in place of traditional film exposures
are considerably more sensitive than film, which results in a generally
more compact medical device, and because digital radiology relies on a
computer to translate the x-ray exposure into an image that?s friendly
for the human eye, images are available for review by the veterinarian
or radiologist within seconds. Further, an all-digital process means
that toxic waste from film development is eliminated, and that doctors
have a higher degree of freedom to manipulate the exposure.
For
animals, their owners, and veterinarians, digital radiology represents a
new era in veterinary care. Owners that choose to bring their animals
to veterinary clinics utilizing digital radiology will find themselves
receiving faster, more accurate results, which will contribute to a
better quality of life for their animal. For those that need their vet
to come to them ? perhaps in agricultural or equine contexts ? digital
radiography allows veterinarians to (in appropriate cases) utilize
hand-held x-ray capture devices, and to operate in a wider range of
temperatures. In the latter contexts, this means that animals that once
would have been forced to be treated with a degree of uncertainty can
now be treated with a full understanding of their medical situation.
Veterinarians
may be interested in digital radiology technologies not only due to
their amazing versatility, but also because of their cost-effectiveness.
Unlike traditional radiology technologies, digital radiology means
eliminating residual operating costs associated with film, developing
chemicals, and waste disposal. This means that making a switch to
digital radiology should inevitably reduce operating costs, while at the
same time improving the quality of care that a practice can provide.
Additionally, digital exposures are generally more reliable than film
exposures, meaning that veterinary staffs spend less time dealing with
repeating the procedure in the same area in order to get a better final
exposure.
Of course, digital radiology technologies extend past
x-ray diagnostics; today, digital radiology technologies are often used
when treating various forms of cancers that animals may encounter. When
they utilize the proper equipment, many veterinarians can offer
customized courses of radiation therapy to animals in appropriate doses.
Newer technologies reduce the energy of radiation released to such an
extent that the veterinarian or technician can guide the treatment of
the animal by hand, greatly improving the treatment reliability.
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ENDOSCOPY
We are pleased to announce that offer endoscopy and laparoscopy for small animals. It is helping us to improve the quality of care offered to your pets. Endoscopy helps us in providing a means of early diagnosis of many disorders in a minimally invasive way. We use Olympus videoscope for flexible endoscopy and Storz rigid scopes for rigid endoscopy. Following is the list of services offered at Serra Veterinary Hospital: Foreign body retrieval from esophagus and stomach.Gastric feeding tube placement with endoscopic guidance.(PEG tube)Biopsies of upper and lower gastrointestinal tract to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease, intestinal neoplasia, gastric and duodenal ulcers, colitis and certain other conditions related to gastrointestinal tract.Bronchoscopy in large dogs to take samples for evaluation, cultures and removal of foreign bodies. Otoscopy to remove foreign bodies, tumor removal, biopsies and debridement of the middle ear.Laparoscopy for examination and biopsy of liver, pancreas, kidneys, abdominal masses, lymph nodes, prostate gland and spleen. Lparoscopy assisted incisional prophylactic gastropexy in deep chested breeds like Great Dane, St.Bernard, Weimaraner,Bloodhounds,Gordon setter and Irish setter to prevent torsion of the stomach. Cystoscopy to diagnose urianary bladder neoplasia, diverticula, mucosal tears, bladder wall lacerations, ectopic uretral openings, urethral tumors, urethral strictures and urethral calculi.
Animals, like humans, find it immensely uncomfortable to recover from invasive surgical procedures. And unfortunately, unlike humans, animals seldom understand why they have been submitted to what in their mind likely amounts to torture. In addition, many animals must remain under heavy sedation for some time, or wear awkward restraining devices to prevent them from contaminating their incision site, or to prevent them from tearing their sutures. All of the above presents a significant emotional and physical burden placed on the animal and their owner. Thankfully, innovations in veterinary endoscopy technology allows veterinary clinics to avoid more drastic forms of surgery, while often achieving the same results.
Endoscopy is a surgery technique that has revolutionized surgical procedures worldwide. In the realm of human medicine, it is known for transforming a plethora of what were once surgical procedures that require a hospital stay into outpatient procedures where a patient may go home within mere hours of a procedure. This surgical technique has been adapted (and in some cases, miniaturized) in order to accommodate use in veterinary surgical suites with the proper equipment.
The process of endoscopy (which literally means ?looking inside?) utilizes a thin, semi-rigid tube that is inserted either into a naturally-occurring bodily orifice, or a very small incision. In the latter case, the incision is barely larger than the diameter of the endoscope (the instrument used to execute the procedure). The endoscope utilizes fiber optics in order to allow the veterinarian to navigate through the body of the patient, by both illuminating the inside of the body, and transferring the image back to the operator. Additionally, the endoscope?s tube accommodates a variety of surgical manipulators for carrying out the procedure. This arrangement provides immense benefits when compared to traditional surgery techniques. For instance, endoscopic or laparoscopic spaying reduces what would be a 2-3 inch incision to a 1/8 to � inch incision, and reduces pain and recovery time by 65% or more.
Endoscopic techniques can be used to facilitate a wide variety of veterinary treatments. Arthroscopy, for instance, allows the veterinarian to view, diagnose, and treat issues within joints. Bronchoscopy is the technique that is used to examine the respiratory tract, remove foreign objects, and to detect and sample lesions or tumors. Cystoscopy allows treatment of the bladder, while gastrointestinal endoscopy addresses issues in the stomach and intestines. Laparoscopy allows the vet to view abdominal organs, and otoscopy allows examination of the ear canal, and middle ear (and is one of the most common procedures in veterinary medicine). Rhinoscopy is a technique for exploring and treating the nose and throat, and vaginoscopy is used to treat vaginal issues, as well as to enhance animal husbandry techniques.
Multiple peer-reviewed articles in the Journal of the American Veterinary Association have concluded that endoscopic surgical techniques provide the cutting edge in comfort, effectiveness, and safety for animals. Hence, when possible, choosing a veterinary services provider that has the experience and equipment to carry out surgical procedures using endoscopy techniques will provide immense advantages to the animal and its owner. |
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