Basic repro sx

Question 1

Why are gonad removed

Answer 1

Overpopulation, sex based aggression and neoplasia (esp. cat)

Question 2

Elective castrations can be used to circumvent…

Answer 2

Prostatic disease 
Perineal herniation
Testicular neoplasia (sertoli, leydig,seminomas)

Question 3

Intact dogs are more likely to have prostatic carcinoma/ adenocarcinoma?

Answer 3

False

Question 4

What friction knots are best for a vascular pedicle?

Answer 4

Strangle and Millers

Question 5

Why does scrotal hematoma occur?

Answer 5

Poor tissue handling or not having rest post surgery

Question 6

What complications lead to urethral ligation?

Answer 6

Prescrotal:

Stray dissection & prescrotal closure

Question 7

What complications lead to ureteral ligation?

Answer 7

Poor visualization & exposure

Question 8

What is ovarian remnant syndrome- what side does it occur on and why?

Answer 8

Incomplete removal of ovary, often due to poor visualization
- right> left

Question 9

Sphincter incontinence is more common in spayed animals? True/False

Answer 9

True- if spay < 3 mo versus intact (reduced collagen & increased muscle)

Develop more scar collagen along bladder & urethra

Question 10

Neutering before puberty can cause orthopedic complications? T/F

Answer 10

True