CT scans and endoscopies are advanced diagnostic tools used in veterinary medicine to evaluate a wide range of conditions in pets. Here are some medical conditions for which these procedures are commonly utilized:
CT Scan (Computed Tomography)
- Neurological Conditions
- Brain tumors, head trauma, intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), and hydrocephalus.
- Orthopedic Issues
- Complex fractures, joint diseases, and bone tumors.
- Respiratory Disorders
- Nasal tumors, sinus diseases, tracheal collapse, and lung masses.
- Abdominal Conditions
- Detailed evaluation of abdominal masses, liver tumors, kidney stones, and adrenal gland abnormalities.
- Thoracic Conditions
- Heart disease, pericardial effusion, and thoracic tumors.
- Cancer Staging
- To assess the spread (metastasis) of cancers to other parts of the body.
- Vascular Anomalies
- Portosystemic shunts, aneurysms, and vascular malformations.
- Dental and Oral Diseases
- Dental abscesses, jaw tumors, and oral masses.
- Ear Diseases
- Chronic otitis, ear canal tumors, and middle ear infections (otitis media).
- Pre-surgical Planning
- Detailed imaging to plan complex surgeries.
Endoscopy
- Gastrointestinal Issues
- Chronic vomiting, diarrhea, gastrointestinal foreign bodies, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), ulcers, and tumors.
- Respiratory Conditions
- Chronic cough, nasal discharge, tracheal collapse, laryngeal paralysis, and bronchoscopy for lung diseases.
- Urinary Tract Disorders
- Cystoscopy for bladder stones, tumors, and chronic cystitis.
- Esophageal Problems
- Esophagitis, strictures, and foreign bodies.
- Colon and Rectal Conditions
- Chronic diarrhea, rectal bleeding, polyps, and tumors.
- Ear Canal Examination
- For chronic ear infections and to evaluate ear canal masses.
- Reproductive Issues
- Endoscopic examination of the uterus (hysteroscopy) for conditions like pyometra or tumors.
- Foreign Body Removal
- Retrieval of ingested foreign objects from the stomach, esophagus, or respiratory tract.
- Biopsy Collection
- Taking tissue samples from various organs for histopathological examination.
- Minimally Invasive Surgeries
- Such as laparoscopic spays, liver biopsies, and cystotomies.
