VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center
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VCA Animal Specialty & Emergency Center
Specialty: 310-473-5906 / Emergency: 310-473-1561
Esophagoscopy is useful in the diagnosis of esophageal diseases, which includes esophagitis, esophageal foreign bodies, as well as in the diagnosis of esophageal cancer.
This procedure is used to evaluate the esophagus and includes looking for ulcers and removing foreign objects. A fiber optic camera is placed into the esophagus via the mouth while pets are under anesthesia.
VCA ASEC's Board Certified Internists, Dr. Betty Chow, Dr. Todd Cohen and Dr. Sam Trivedi are leading experts at performing minimally invasive laser & endoscopic procedures. They handle complex disease conditions of the liver, kidneys, gastrointestinal tract, urogenital system, endocrine organs, lungs, and immune system. VCA ASEC offers a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services, working closely with the primary veterinarian to give pets the highest level of care.
Internal Medicine Department’s Services
• Cystoscopy
• Gastroduodenoscopy
• Colonoscopy
• Rhinoscopy
• Nasopharyngoscopy
• Bronchoscopy
• Vaginourethroscopy
• Ultrasonography & guided aspirates/biopsies
• Transtracheal wash
• Bronchoalveolar lavage
• Bone marrow aspirates
• Oncologic evaluation
• Arthrocentesis
• PEG and esophagostomy tube placement
• Laser Lithotripsy
• Laser Ectopic Ureter Ablation
• Endoscopic-Assisted Gastropexy
• Contrast Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study