Abstract
Urethral catheterization of the female dog is known to be a challenging procedure. The authors describe a catheterization technique in which they use a rigid endoscope to visualize the canine urogenital vestibule during the procedure. The technique is particularly helpful as a training tool for students who are not yet experienced with the canine anatomy. The endoscope is attached to a video camera and monitor, allowing others to observe and learn the procedure.
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Voronin, G., Porter, W., Wickham, L. et al. Use of a rigid endoscope to teach urethral catheterization of the female dog. Lab Anim 38, 271–274 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1038/laban0809-271
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