castration Flashcards
1
Q
what is the indication for castration
A
- sterilization
- elimination of male characteristics,agression
- treat several dz i.e prostatitis,prostatic cyst and cyst, prostatic hypertrophy
- cryptochidism
- check notes for othr reasons
2
Q
which surgical approach method is most prefered in dogs
A
- prescrotal
- not recommended in cats.do scrotal
3
Q
which castration metho is not recommended in dogs
A
scrotal
4
Q
when is scrotal ablation normal performed
A
- scrotal neoplasia or trauma
- scrotal urethrostomypendulous scrotum
5
Q
what are the advantages of closed castration compared to open
A
- Parietal vaginal tunic is not incised
- Less time ??
- Less risk o fabdominal infection??
6
Q
what are the advantages of open castration compared to closed
A
- Parietal vaginal tunic incised
- More secure ligations
- Communication with abdominal cavity (disadvantage)
7
Q
complications of castration
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- Hemorrhage / bleeder
- Scrotal irritation, bruising
- Scrotal hematoma
- Infection
- Complications are more common in dogs,,, rare in cats
8
Q
list 3 types of testicular neoplasia
A
- sertoli cell tumer
- seminoma
- intestitial cell tumer
- All cause testicular enlargement, are
malignant but have a low rate of
metastasis, and are often cured by
castration - Multiple tumors can occur in one testis
Cryptorchidism increases incidence by Cryptorchidism increases incidence by
14 times overall and by 23 times for
Sertoli Cell tumors Sertoli Cell tumors
Sertoli cell tumors may secrete estrogen Sertoli cell tumors may secrete estrogen
Testicular neoplasia Testicular neoplasia neoplasia is very is very rare in cats
9
Q
surgical technique in feline castration
A
- Pluck hair from scrotum
- Scrub area
- Scrotal incision/s
- Place caudal traction on testicle until scrotal ligament breaks
10
Q
discuss the ligation techniques in feline
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- Separate ductus deferens and tie to deferens and tie to
vessels, 2 square knots
- Absorbable ligature or hemoclip Absorbable ligature or hemoclip
Overhand technique
11
Q
which testicular cell cause release of estrogen
A
sortoli cell tumer
12
Q
signs of hyperestrogenism due to sertoli cell tumer
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- alopecia
- gynecomastia
- testicular atrophy
- penile atrophy
- pendulous prepuce
- prostatic atrophy
- prostatic cysts
- reduced male behaviour,may attract males
13
Q
indications for feline castration
A
- steriolization
- urethral obstruction
- testicular or scrotal trauma
- elimination of male characteristics ie.odor of urine,fightin
14
Q
surgical technie in feline castration
A
- Pluck hair from scrotum
- Scrub area
- Scrotal incision/s
- Place caudal traction on testicle until
scrotal ligament breaks
