Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Testicular torsion signs and treatment in dogs and horses
By Raisi, Abbas & Davoodi, Farshid·Published in Veterinary research communications·2022·Department of Clinical Sciences·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Testicular torsions in veterinary medicine.
- Species:
- horse
Plain-English summary
A dog with an undescended testicle was brought in for abdominal pain, vomiting, and a stiff gait. The veterinarian diagnosed spermatic cord torsion, which is a serious condition that cuts off blood flow to the testicle. In this case, the affected testicle was not salvageable, so the vet performed surgery to remove it. After the procedure, the dog recovered well and was expected to return to normal activity.
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Abstract
The purpose of this review is to provide a comprehensive comparison of spermatic cord torsion in domestic animals. Spermatic cord torsion leads to occlusion of testicular blood flow resulting in ischemia and tissue hypoxia. Spermatic cord torsion has been reported in all domestic mammals but dogs and horses are overrepresented. Abdominal pain (colic), anorexia, vomiting, lameness, and stiff gait are the most common clinical signs reported. The condition may be asymptomatic in cases of a low degree of spermatic cord torsion. In dogs, spermatic cord torsion is most commonly reported in undescended testes, which in some cases are neoplastic. However, in horses, spermatic cord torsion occurs more commonly in scrotal testes. Surgical treatment for spermatic cord torsion depends upon the degree and duration of torsion. If the affected testis is located within the scrotum and determined to still be viable, detorsion with orchidopexy can be performed. Orchiopexy of the unaffected scrotal testis is also recommended in stallions. If the affected testis cannot be salvaged, unilateral or bilateral orchidectomy is recommended. In all cases of spermatic cord torsion of an undescended testis, orchidectomy is recommended. Veterinarians should be aware of the clinical signs and treatment options for spermatic cord torsion in domestic mammals.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35001221/