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186 MALE UROGENITAL SURGERIES

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median raphe Figure 34-10, A • The testicle pro-

lapses from the incision Figure 34-10, B •

The testicle is freed from its attachment to the

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ment to the tunic mesofuniculus see Figure

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34-10, C • Because the testicle has been exterior

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incision of the tunic and without

tunic remains within the initial incision and is not
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exteriorized. The cord IS then emasculated

without the tunic Figures 34-10 D and 34-12 •

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created in the mesorchium and the ductus defer-

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can also be crushed and removed Figure 34-13 •

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Figure 34-8 ensure The incisions are left
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ization in a modified closed castration. a, Cut edge of •

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vaginal tunic; b, testicle; c, epididymis; d, proper liga-

ment of the testes.

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Large cords can also be

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sected or crushed with emasculators distal to the

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hernia or relatives with eventration should have

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Figure 34-9 A window has been created Ill the spermatic cord and tunic before emasculation .

mesorchium to allow for separate emasculation of the en open or modified closed are

musculofibrous and vascular portion of the cord.

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are not accessible for suturing, closure of

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to prevent hernia-

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castration Ill tion. The superficial • IS closed

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majonty of the tunic IS not removed,

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IS closed with No. 2 or

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11IlCIS10ll IS made over the testicle 1 cm ,

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