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Figure 34-17 Typical appearance of the scrotal

region and sheath on the fourth postoperative day.

Figure 34-16 Typical appearance of the scrotal

region and sheath on the first postoperative day. '

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Figure 34-18 Excessive postoperative swelling I

caused by excessive hemorrhage and edema formation. '

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Castration IS one of the most

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of complications have been described 3,5-9

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Excessive edema or IS the most corn-

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preputial castration IS normal "

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causes lameness or reluctance to exercise, or does seroma formation and local 1n on.

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