Colin Chik DVM

Jun 28, 2024 | onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Colin Chik DVM |Nicole J. Buote

Objective To determine the feasibility of open cholangioscopy using disposable flexible endoscopes in canine cadavers and describe the surgical approach. Study design Ex vivo experimental cadaveric study. Sample population Eight canine cadavers. Methods Cadavers ranging from 5.8 to 43.8 kg underwent open transcholecystic cholangioscopy using a disposable flexible endoscope with a 3.8 mm outer diameter and 1.2 mm working channel and the surgical approach was described.