Gastroscopy in the rat
Arlt, G.; Riechert, B.; Renz, D.; Schumpelick, V.
Leber Magen Darm 15(1): 35-37
1985
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-8622 PMID: 3974398 Document Number: 257491
A method is described for gastroscopic examination of the rat using a flexible bronchoscope. Endoscopy is performed under ether anesthesia and endotracheal intubation. Gastroscopies of 400 animals demonstrated, that this method is simple, highly sensitive and specific, and carries a low risk. It seems to be well suited for use in experimental gastroenterology.