Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
A complication of cryptorchid castration in three horses.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1981
- Authors:
- Trotter, G W & Aanes, W A
- Species:
- horse
Abstract
During an 8-month period, 3 horses were examined because of incomplete cryptorchid castration. Each horse had had surgery to remove 1 retained testis. In each case, the attending veterinarian believed castration had been adequately completed. History, rectal examination findings, and in 2 cases, high serum testosterone concentration were factors that led to the decision to do exploratory surgery on each horse. In each case, initial surgery had resulted in surgical removal of the tail of the epididymis, which was mistaken for testicular tissue.
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