Orchidectomy
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Introduction:
Castration, or neutering, is a procedure that is performed on male animals. A castration is a short and relatively simple procedure that requires general anesthesia. This procedure is usually performed on animals 5 months of age or older. Most animals will need to have their activity levels reduced for 7-14 days following surgery to heal properly.
Pre-Operative Care:
Description: If the testicles are not in the normal location, known as cryptorchids, the veterinarian will first try to locate them by palpation. The testicle can be anywhere from inside the abdomen to within the tissues leading to the scrotum. If the testicle is located under the skin along the ventral abdomen, the incision is made just above the testicle. The remainder of the surgery is performed similarly to the procedures described above. With an abdominally located testicle, an incision into the abdomen is made. Once the abdominal testis is found, the structures can be tied off so that the testis can be removed. In older dogs with a retained testicle, the removed testis should be submitted to a pathologist to be evaluated for cancer.
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