Real-time-in Vivo Microscopic Imaging of Equine Endometrium Using Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy: Preliminary Observations and Feasibility Study

Poor reproductive performance in the mare has major financial implications for the equine industry, and a large proportion of barren mares have endometritis. Confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) is an endoscopic technique for obtaining in vivo, real-time cellular imaging of tissues with a micron-scale resolution through a fibre optic probe. CLE may be a valuable tool for the detection of equine endometritis. As with bench top laser scanning microscopy, CLE relies on induced fluorescence. In human patients, most studies used fluorescein sodium as a fluorescent agent which has a favourable safety profile.
Source: Journal of Equine Veterinary Science - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research