. Animal castration. Castration. CASTRATION OF THE HORSE 31 In castrating' the normal equine subject, both the scrotal incisions are made before emasculation is be- gun. Because of the fact that the hemorrhage from the uppermost incision is likely to obscure the sur- gical field, in lateral recumbency, it is preferable to remove the lowermost testicle first. To obviate danger of hydrocele, in the castration of mules, there should be removed with the division of the cord as much of the vaginal tunics as can con-. Fig. 8—A MODIFICATION OF THE "COVERED OPERATION" The position of the ope
. Animal castration. Castration. CASTRATION OF THE HORSE 31 In castrating' the normal equine subject, both the scrotal incisions are made before emasculation is be- gun. Because of the fact that the hemorrhage from the uppermost incision is likely to obscure the sur- gical field, in lateral recumbency, it is preferable to remove the lowermost testicle first. To obviate danger of hydrocele, in the castration of mules, there should be removed with the division of the cord as much of the vaginal tunics as can con-. Fig. 8—A MODIFICATION OF THE "COVERED OPERATION" The position of the operator's left hand is such that the testicle is grasped between thumb and index finger, and the vaginal coverings are held in a state of tension, enabling their being grasped within the jaws of the emasculator. This operation is particularly indicated in mules. It prac- tically precludes the occurrence of hydrocele or "water ; veniently be included within the grasp of the emascu- lator. In this way all of the lower portion of the. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Lacroix, John Victor, 1882-. Chicago, American journal of veterinary medicine
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