[Percutaneous cystoscopy in dogs and cats].

Cystoscopy enables a reliable diagnosis of urinary bladder diseases. The use of transurethral or perineal endoscopic technique is limited by anatomical features. Therefore it was examined, if the prepubic percutaneous access shows advantages referring to diagnosis and treatment. Using this technique three dogs and two cats were examined. The endoscopic instrumentarium and the technical procedure are described.