What exactly are Ultrasound and Endoscopic
services?
Ultrasound and
Endoscopic procedures are cutting edge diagnostic tools
that allow us to offer your pet non- or minimally
invasive diagnostic and surgical treatments, just like
those used in human medicine. Telemedicine
capabilities allow us to use the internet
to transmit the entire case to a board certified
specialist for review; physical exam findings, laboratory data,
x-rays, ultrasound/endoscopic images...even a current photo of the
pet!
- Ultrasound
scans are performed for conditions of the
abdomen and chest, to
diagnose heart disease, for
pregnancy diagnosis and monitoring, and to define
muscle/tendon injuries.
- Endoscopic
procedures are performed with a medical grade
digital camera attached to the scope, so that the exam/surgery is
viewed on a video screen in the surgery room. Both flexible and
rigid endoscopes are utilized.
Why is Telemedicine so beneficial?
Telemedicine
capabilities allow for a very timely diagnosis for a pet,
in the most convenient and
cost-effective manner for the owner.
- in most cases lab data and x-rays are current, which means
these tests need not be repeated.
- owners can avoid lost time from work, and also the long drive
to other referral facilities such as a university.
What if I'm an established client from another
veterinary hospital?
Southlane's diagnostic services are available
to all pet owners. If you are coming from another
hospital, simply
ask your regular veterinarian to make a referral appointment for your
pet. He or she will receive a complete report, and perform
necessary follow-up work.
