Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Severe testicle infection and scrotal skin death after EsterilSol
By Forzán, M J et al.Ā·Published in Veterinary pathologyĀ·2014Ā·Department of Pathology and Microbiology, CanadaĀ·View original on PubMed ā
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Original publication title: Necrosuppurative orchitis and scrotal necrotizing dermatitis following intratesticular administration of zinc gluconate neutralized with arginine (EsterilSol) in 2 mixed-breed dogs.
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Plain-English summary
Two mixed-breed male dogs developed severe swelling and skin sores on their scrotum after receiving a sterilization injection called EsterilSol, which contains zinc gluconate. These reactions occurred about a week after the injection, leading to the need for surgical removal of the scrotum in both dogs. While the exact cause of these severe reactions isn't clear, it highlights the importance of monitoring dogs closely after such procedures. Fortunately, the dogs received the necessary veterinary care following their adverse reactions.
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Abstract
Intratesticular injection of EsterilSol (zinc gluconate neutralized with arginine) is a chemical sterilant for male dogs sometimes used in population control campaigns. Adverse reactions have been reported in 1% to 4% of treated dogs, but detailed histomorphologic descriptions are lacking. During a behavioral study conducted in the Chilean Patagonia in 2012, severe necrosuppurative orchitis and ulcerative dermatitis were observed in 2 of 36 (6%) dogs sterilized with EsterilSol according to the manufacturer's instructions. Reactions were noted on days 8 and 7 postinjection and required scrotal ablation on days 8 and 13, respectively; neither reaction was associated with the injection site. Although self-trauma following administration may have contributed, the cause of the adverse reactions is uncertain. EsterilSol is a relatively uncomplicated method to sterilize male dogs, but the occurrence of severe adverse reactions several days after administration emphasizes the need for the provision of long-term monitoring and veterinary care during sterilization campaigns using this product.
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Search related cases āOriginal publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24078007/