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Medical Services: Endoscopy

The Athens Veterinary Service has access to a 1 meter endoscope. This is for the evaluation of the upper respiratory tract of the horse. Conditions commonly diagnosed or treated with endoscopy include:

Chronic nasal discharge
Ethmoid Hematomas
Guttural pouch mycosis
Guttural pouch empyema
Left laryngeal hemiplagia or "Roaring"

Endoscopy must be performed under sedation and in restraining stocks for the safety of the horse, staff and equipment.