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EQUINE CASTRATION AND COMPLICATIONS
AC/1927/18
1. A castration is classified as a closed castration if:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
The parietal tunic is opened but sutured closed
The parietal tunic is not opened and removed
with the testicle
The skin is sutured closed
The parietal tunic is opened and left behind
The spermatic cord is ligated
2. When is eventration/evisceration most likely to
occur following a castration?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Within 4 hours
Within 8 hours
Within 12 hours
Within 28 hours
Within 48 hours
3. What is the best treatment option if small intestine
has herniated through the inguinal canal after
castration?
a.
Retraction of intestine into abdomen
transrectally
b.
Flushing of intestine under general anaesthesia
and replacing via inguinal canal
c.
Standing flank incision
d.
Celiotomy under general anaesthesia
e.
Resecting of intestine under general
anaesthesia and replacing via inguinal canal
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4. What is the most common complication after
castration?
a. Bleeding
b. Swelling
c.
Scrotal infection
d.
Scirrhous cord
e. Eventration
5. What is the best treatment option of a hydrocele,
to prevent interference with the athletic ability of the
horse?
a.
No treatment needed
b.
Aseptic aspiration of fluid
c.
Aseptic aspiration of fluid and injection of
cortisone
d.
Surgical removal
e.
Application of a big nappy-like bandage
6. If a horse colics 3 days after undergoing castration,
which parameter will NOT be a good indicator if he
needs surgery?
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Level of pain
Increase in peritoneal fluid cell count
Abnormal rectal finding
Abnormal ultrasound examination
Response to pain medication
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