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Discussion on Research Study: Telemetric Endoscopy
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DrO
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Posted on Tuesday, Feb 17, 2009 - 7:16 am:
We now have endoscopic capabilities to view the larnyx during normal exercise using a endoscope that wirelessly transmits its picture to a receiver. But I bet it ain't cheap!
DrO
Equine Vet J. 2008 Nov;40(7):712-5.
Clinical trials using a telemetric endoscope for use during over-ground exercise: a preliminary study.
Franklin H, Burnt JF, Allen KJ.
Department of Clinical Veterinary Science, University of Bristol, Langford House, Langford, Bristol BS40 5DU, UK.
Dynamic collapse of the upper respiratory tract (URT) is a common cause of poor performance in horses. These conditions occur predominantly during strenuous exercise when the URT is unable to maintain dilation in the face of high inspiratory pressures. In most cases, these disorders cannot be accurately diagnosed during a resting endoscopic examination. To date, a definitive diagnosis of dynamic URT obstructions has been possible only by performing an endoscopic examination during high-speed treadmill exercise. However, recent technological advances now enable URT endoscopy to be performed while the horse is exercising in its normal environment.
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