Animal castration : a book for the use of students and practitioners . nds—Same as castration of the stallion. (See page 24.) Disinfection of the Operative Field—While this step in the op-erative procedure is usually ignored entirely or if done at all itis usually done in a perfunctory manner, nevertheless such neg-lect is inexcusable. On account of the danger of sepsis and othersequelae known to follow bull castration, the operator should takethe time and precaution necessary to disinfect the field of opera-tion. This may be quickly done as follows: (a) Scrub scrotum and inside of thighs with
Animal castration : a book for the use of students and practitioners . nds—Same as castration of the stallion. (See page 24.) Disinfection of the Operative Field—While this step in the op-erative procedure is usually ignored entirely or if done at all itis usually done in a perfunctory manner, nevertheless such neg-lect is inexcusable. On account of the danger of sepsis and othersequelae known to follow bull castration, the operator should takethe time and precaution necessary to disinfect the field of opera-tion. This may be quickly done as follows: (a) Scrub scrotum and inside of thighs with soap and warmwater until all visible dirt is removed. (b) Wash parts with Lysol or Cresol Compound, U. S. P., inthe strength of one tablespoonful to each quart of water. Operative Technique—There are two methods of making the Animal Castration 97 scrotal incision, (a) lateral or side incisions (see Fig. 68) ; (b)end incision (see Fig. 69). Lateral or Side Incision—This method is the most popular one,as after recovery there is less mntilation of the Fig. 68—Method of Making Lateral or Side Scrotal Incisions. A, Right Testicle inScrotum; B, Scrotum; C, Knife; D, Right Hand; B, Left Hand; F, Incision. Grasp left side of scrotum in left hand and by compressing itforce right testicle to the right until the skin of scrotum isstretched tight. With sterilized knife in right hand begin in-cision 4 inches above apex of scrotum and bring it down to nearthe apex. The incision should be made through the skin, subcuta-neous connective tissue dartos and tunica vaginalis. This exposesthe testicle. Grasp the testicle with the right hand and with theleft strip the attached scrotal tissue from the cord until the corditself is isolated well up to summit (top) of scrotum. The final 98 Axi^rAL Castratiox step of the ()i)erati(Hi consists in graspint;- testicle with ktt handand malving two pounds tension on its eord. With right handapply eniaseulator to the spermatic cord and for
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