S46C - When, How & Why to Implement Rigid Endoscopy

Monday, February 20, 2023

4:35 PM – 5:25 PM

Location: Lagoon J, Level 2

Earn 1 CE Hours

Sponsored By

KARL STORZ VETERINARY

Presenter(s)

Todd Tams, DVM, DACVIM (SAIM)

Chief Medical Officer
VCA
Los Angeles, CA, United States

Moderator(s)

Graham Wylie

KARL STORZ VETERINARY ENDOSCOPY AMERICA
Goleta, CA, United States

Dr. Tams will discuss applications for rigid endoscopy in the general practice. He will provide valuable step-by-step tips to correctly diagnose and treat and/or perform therapeutic surgeries. He will provide sample case studies. Details will include when it is appropriate to use rigid endoscope, as well as provide tips on scope handling, getting a viable biopsy and foreign body retrieval technique. Dr. Tams will also discuss the economics of incorporating endoscopy into general practice.

Learning Objectives:

Describe common rigid endoscopy uses in practice
Create protocols for selecting rigid endoscopy as a treatment tool
Identify ways in which rigid endoscopy may be advantageous for your practice