Evaluating Quality and Adequacy of Gastrointestinal Samples Collected using Reusable or Disposable Forceps.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sample quality of gastrointestinal endoscopic biopsies is of paramount importance for accurate histological diagnosis. Many veterinary practices use reusable forceps as a result of perceived decreased cost. With reusable forceps, it remains unknown whether sample quality declines with repeated use and becomes inferior to single-use forceps and is therefore more or less cost effective than single-use forceps.

Hypothesis/objectives

The study hypothesis was that reusable forceps sample quality would deteriorate after repeated use as compared to single-use forceps.

Animals

Sixty-five dogs undergoing gastrointestinal endoscopy for diagnostic investigations at the Hospital for Small Animals, Edinburgh University.

Method

A prospective, pathologist-blinded s

SUBMITTER: Cartwright JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5089600 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature