Hosptal for Small Anmals IGEST
IGEST Dplomate-led Integrated Gastroenterology Ednburgh Specalst Treatment The DIGEST Clnc conssts of a team of specalsts who have an expertse n the evaluaton of gastrontestnal problems n dogs and cats. Because of our dedcaton to these patents and the avalablty of world-class equpment, we are able to offer a comprehensve dagnostc approach. Ths ncludes lve fluoroscopy, abdomnal ultrasound, computed tomography and our flagshp Robert O Curle Endoscopy Unt ncludng multple flexble vdeo endoscopes adapted to patent sze. To allow contnuous mprovement of our hghly ntegrated patent care, we work closely wth on-ste pathologsts and other servces wthn the hosptal. We poneer new therapeutc approaches for GI condtons that are more dffcult to treat, for example faecal mcrobal transplantaton (FMT) and specal mxtures of probotcs for use n nflammatory bowel dsease. Through the Nutrton Clnc, we provde ndvdualsed detary advce for out-patents as well as hosptalsed patents and also offer a weght loss programme for dogs. As ths s our passon and we contnuously strve to mprove the welfare of our patents, we look forward to helpng any patents wth gastrontestnal dsorders referred to the Hosptal for Small Anmals.
Therapy at the DIGEST and Nutrton Clncs Senor staff who are Recognsed Specalsts (European/ Amercan dploma holders) n Small Anmal Internal Medcne Hgh-qualty dagnostc magng facltes, ncludng lve fluoroscopy (for example for swallowng studes), abdomnal ultrasound wth the applcaton of new magng technques lke contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), and computed tomography Top-of-the range vdeo endoscopy that allows hgh-defnton vsual nspecton of the gastrontestnal tract, removal of foregn bodes, oesophageal balloon dlatons and bopses. Narrowband magng (NBI)-type endoscopy s also avalable to ntegrate newest research results nto our patent care On-ste clncal pathology and hstopathology labs Bespoke detary advce and feedng plans (ncludng tube feedng plans) by our specally traned nutrton nursng staff Excellent hosptal staff and facltes wth ntegrated surgery, neurology, oncology, cardology, anaesthesa and emergency & crtcal care support 24 hour n-patent care, wth a dedcated Intensve Care Unt Common reasons for referral to the DIGEST Clnc Acute GI upset (vomtng, darrhoea, lethargy, anorexa, collapse, hypovolaema) Chronc GI problems (vomtng, small and large bowel darrhoea, weght loss, anorexa) Regurgtaton Case advce The DIGEST team works closely wth referrng vets, ether dscussng cases wth gastrontestnal or nutrtonal problems f they are unsure referral s needed, or to dscuss contnued management of patents once back under the care of ther practce.
Lve fluoroscopy for swallowng studes For patents wth problems chewng and swallowng food or water, we can offer lve magng technques that allow us to see ther food pass through the GI system. We can dentfy any narrowng of the oesophagus, gastro-oesophageal reflux dsease, foregn bodes or masses n these regons. Contrast-enhanced abdomnal ultrasound (CEUS) Besdes standard abdomnal ultrasound, we use a bubble contrast medum to hghlght organs of nterest, whch gves us an dea of ther blood supply. Ths s much safer than tradtonal contrast meda, as t does not nterfere wth any organ s functon, and can help us hghlght nflammaton or potentally even neoplasa. Vdeo endoscopy wth narrow-band magng (NBI) Our flexble endoscopy unt gves us extremely hgh-qualty vsblty of the nsde of the stomach or ntestne. Ths helps dentfcaton of abnormal structures and more targeted bopses. In addton, we can use a specal magng modalty durng endoscopy by changng the type of lght that s used for vsualsaton, called NBI (whch makes tssue appear more green/brown). Ths allows us to see fner structures (for example small blood vessels) or makes flat abnormaltes stand out more.
Arrangng a referral Referrals to the DIGEST Clnc or the Nutrton Clnc can be arranged by the referrng vet through our canne medcne servce, ether by phone (0131 650 7650) or by sendng an onlne referral request. The form can found at www.ed.ac.uk/vet/refer. We can also be contacted by emal (HFSArecepton@ed.ac.uk). Case follow-up Once dagnostc testng s complete, mportant nformaton wll be dscussed wth the owners at the dscharge appontment. We wll then contact the referrng vet by phone or emal wth detals of the nvestgatons, dagnoss and treatment to allow seamless contnuty of care, whch wll nclude a detaled dscharge report. Ths may also nclude a nutrtonal/ detary plan wth exact feedng nstructons where approprate.
The DIGEST Clnc The Royal (Dck) School of Veternary Studes The Unversty of Ednburgh Easter Bush Campus Mdlothan EH25 9RG telephone 0131 650 7650 fax 0131 650 7652 emal HfSArecepton@ed.ac.uk www.ed.ac.uk/vet/dgest STIRLING / PERTH M90 M9 Ednburgh Internatonal Arport M8 A90/A902 EDINBURGH A720 CITY OF EDINBURGH GLASGOW M8 A71 A702 A701 N Ednburgh A720 THE CITY OF EDINBURGH BYPASS 5 SAT NAV: EH25 9RG 4 Ednburgh/Carlsle 2 3 Veternary Teachng Buldng 2. Communty Garden 3. The Hosptal for Small Anmals and Rddell-Swan Veternary Cancer Centre 4. The Bumstead Buldng 5. Campus Servce Centre 6. The Rosln Insttute Peebles The Power of Three: The unque offerng of Excellence n Clncal, Teachng and Research make up the three pllars of The Royal (Dck) School of Veternary Studes. 13 89 89 12 6 7 A702 A74 (M) CARLISLE PENTLAND HILLS REGIONAL PARK PEEBLES 7. The Greenwood Buldng 8. The Charnock Bradley Buldng 9. Farm Anmal Practce 10. Global Academy of Agrculture and Food Securty 1 Equne Dagnostc, Surgcal and Crtcal Care Unt 12. Equne Hosptal and Practce 13. Farm Anmal Hosptal PENICUIK As part of The Unversty of Ednburgh, the Hosptal of Small Anmals s a not-for-proft organsaton. 11 10 A701 A701 BILSTON ROSLIN Overflow parkng Dsabled parkng Man entrance & recepton Bus stop Clent parkng Parkng LOANHEAD The Unversty of Ednburgh s a chartable body, regstered n Scotland, wth regstraton number SC005336.