Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)

Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) is a diagnostic test that can be done during bronchoscopy to obtain a sample of the fluid and cells within the airways. This sample can be tested to help determine the cause of airway disease. Some cancers and reasons for chronic bronchitis (allergic, chronic irritant or resistant infections) can be diagnosed by this method.

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Abdominocentesis

Abdominocentesis is the process of inserting a small gauge needle into the abdomen to remove abdominal fluid and obtain a sample for further... More
Arthrocentesis

Arthrocentesis is the sampling of joint fluid. This is typically done in dogs and cats with lameness secondary to joint disease. The most... More
Bronchoscopy

Tracheoscopy is the endoscopic study of the trachea and bronchoscopy is the endoscopic evaluation of the primary airways in the lungs.... More
Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is a direct visual assessment of the lining of the colon which allows identification of problems and collection of endoscopic... More
Cystoscopy

Urethroscopy is the endoscopic study of the urethra. Cystoscopy is the endoscopic study of the lining of the bladder. Usually these... More
Diagnosis of liver shunts

At VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center we use a CT scan with contrast (angiogram) for identification of liver shunts. CT scan is more... More
Endo or trans-tracheal washing

Endotracheal wash or transtracheal wash is a procedure to evaluate lungs for infection (pneumonia), inflammation, or cancer. For the... More
Endoscopy foreign body removal (esophageal, airway, gastric)

Endoscopy is a noninvasive alternative to surgery for foreign object removal from the esophageal, gastrointestinal tract, or airway. Your... More
Esophageal stricture management, including ballooning

Esophageal strictures can be caused due to foreign bodies, cancer, ingestion of caustic substances as well as acid reflux from... More
Esophagoscopy

Esophagoscopy is useful in the diagnosis of esophageal diseases, which includes esophagitis, esophageal foreign bodies, as well as in the... More
Gastroduodenoscopy

Gastroduodenoscopy refers to an examination of the inner surface of the stomach and the initial portion of the small intestine (duodenum)... More
Radioactive iodine therapy for feline hyperthyroidism

What is Feline Hyperthyroidism? Feline hyperthyroidism is recognized as the most common endocrine disorder in the cat. In 97% of feline... More
Rhinoscopy

Rhinoscopy is the endoscopic study of the nasal passages. Rhinoscopy is performed with both flexible and rigid scopes and almost always in... More
Supplemental feeding tube placement & management

Feeding tubes are utilized to administer nutrients into the anorexic patient and combat the negative side effects of malnutrition. Feeding... More
Thoracocentesis

Pets are sometimes presented with fluid in the space between their lungs and the chest wall due to some underlying condition. A catheter or... More
Urethral stent placement

Urethral stent placement is a technique used for obstructive urinary tract diseases. Most commonly this technique is used in cases of cancer... More

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Bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL)

Abdominocentesis

Arthrocentesis

Bronchoscopy

Colonoscopy

Cystoscopy

Diagnosis of liver shunts

Endo or trans-tracheal washing

Endoscopy foreign body removal (esophageal, airway, gastric)

Esophageal stricture management, including ballooning

Esophagoscopy

Gastroduodenoscopy

Radioactive iodine therapy for feline hyperthyroidism

Rhinoscopy

Supplemental feeding tube placement & management

Thoracocentesis

Urethral stent placement