Surgery of the male repro tract

Question 1

Give examples of common post-castration complications

Answer 1

Swelling
Haemorrhage
Evisceration
Omental prolapse

Question 2

What hormonal tests can be used to diagnoes cryptorchidism?

Answer 2

Donkeys and horses <2 - hCG
Horses >3 - oestrogen sulphate assay
Anti-Muellarian hormone

Question 3

What is phimosis?

Answer 3

Inability to protrude the penis

Question 4

What is the prognosis of penile SCC?

Answer 4

Good if treated early

Question 5

How can penile SCCs be treated?

Answer 5

Surgery - amputate penis or local excision
Cryotherapy
Topical chemo agents
Euthanasia if mets