Neutering (SA) Flashcards
What are the main indications for Castration?
Population control Behavioural modification Prevention of androgen-related Dz Testicular Dz Scrotal Dz Scrotal urethrostomy
Which part of the dog should be clipped in a castration?
Caudal Abdomen
Medial Thighs
Which area is draped for a canine castrate?
Pre-scrotal Area
Where should a canine castrate incision be made?
Pre-scrotal area; push testes cranially and incise along median raphe
After the skin and SQ, what should be incised for a canine castration?
spermatic fascia
Tunica Vaginalis
a haemostat is used to make a window between which two structures
tunic attachment to tunica vaginalis and papiniform plexus
what is separated from the tunica vaginalis using traction?
ligament of the tail of the epididymis
Pushing the tunica vaginalis ventrally during a castration exposes which two structures?
Testicular Vessels
Ductus Deferens
Which structures are ligated to remove a canine testicle?
D. deferens and its artery together.
Papiniform plexus
What suture material should be used to perform ligations during a canine castration.
Vicryl
2-0 Large Dog
3-0 Small dog
Following removal of the canine testicle, what must be sutured FIRST and how?
Tunica Vaginalis
Encircling suture.
Vicryl
How is the feline scrotum prepared for castration?
Lateral Recumbency
Plucked and draped directly over testicles.
Which testicle should be removed first in a feline castration?
Lower Testicle
Which 4 layers are incised in the feline castration?
Skin
SQ
Spermatic Fascia
Tunica Vaginalis
Exteriorising the feline testicle during castration allows for visualisation of which structures?
Blood Vessels
Ductus Deferens