Treat Canis Abdominal cryptorchidectomy
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Abdominal cryptorchidectomy

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Contributor(s):

Alasdair Hotston Moore

Daniel Smeak

Introduction

  • Removal of improperly developed or undescended cryptorchid/monorchid testes.

Uses

  • Unilateral or bilateral (abdominal) cryptorchid testes removal.
  • Removal of source of hormones responsible for secondary sex characteristics and sex hormone-associated diseases (perianal adenoma, certain prostatic conditions, perineal hernias).
  • Infertility.
  • Resolution of testicular torsion.
  • Prophylaxis of neoplastic change in retained testicle(s).

Requirements

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Preparation

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Procedure

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