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MALE UROGENITAL SURGERIES

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used. Treatment requires removal of testicular

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sac that contains abdominal fluid. The condition

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cele.?" Figure 34-21 Extensive adhesion formation on the

- small intestine caused by postcastration adhesion for-

• mation between the small intestine and internal
IS uncommon.

inguinal region.

Treatment can be performed for cosmetic reasons

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components of the remaining

Intraabdominal adhesions are a

spermatic cord after castration has also been

term to septic peritonitis or eventra- 7

reported.

tion.

on the extent of adhesions and bowel Peni e Dama

involved" Figure 34-21 • Small intestinal stran -

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tion can result In penile •

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Care must be taken when horses with small or

testicles are to ensure that the

that of the testicle. Incision of the tunic or under -
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can be repaired with No. 2-0 ab-

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for these conditions is discussed elsewhere . 21

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Figure 34-20 Hydrocele formation postcastration. tissue.

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