complication with castration Flashcards
where is the proper ligament of the testis
cd testis so epididymis tail
where is the ligament of tail of epididymis
middle tail so parietal tunic
at birth foal tstis are located where
in inguinal canal
when do the testes lie in the scrotum
1-2 weeks of age
what are 4 other names for cryptorchidism
rig,ridgling, original, high flanker
what are 3 forms of crypotorchidism
inguinal, abdominal, and incomplete abdominal
what side of the abdomen is most common for retention
left side
what makes up the gubernaculum
proper ligmanet of the testis, ligament of tail of epididymis, and scrotal ligament
what are some etiology for crypotchorhdism
improper fxn of gubernaculum, inguinal ring too small in diameter, hormone imbalance(estrogen shortage?),
unilater> bilateral
inguinal=abdominal
abdominal: left
inguinal: Right
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tx: it may take up to how long for testis to descend without tx
one yr
one is as advatage n disadvantage to doing a standing cryptorchidectomy
advatage is that its fast recovery disadvatage is that its expensive equipement
why is this pix incorrect
the tool is held at a angle
are abdominal retained testies smaller and softer?
true
what are some of the after care instructions
tetanus immunization, stall rest one day, forced exercise 2x daily, observe for bleeding or swelling, horse should be standing before leaving
what are some of the complications that can be seen
swelling, hemorrhage, scirrhous cord formation, hydrocele, peritonitits, evisceration
what are the less common complications seen
iatrogenic penile trauma, penile paralysis, ax accidents
how do you prevent hemorrhage?
by proper ligation
what is a scirrhous cord formation
its an infection,
fb due to non absorbable suture!
what is a hydrocele
fluid filled and painless swelling
fluid from vaginal tunic
castrated horses may still be fertile for up to?
3weeks
