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Schirrous Cord, Complication of a Routine Castration Procedure 2
Schirrous cord is an infection in the distal part of the cord that attaches the testicle to the abdominal cavity, which is left behind. This can result in the formation of a closed abscess.
Schirrous cord is the second most common complication seen when castrating horses, the first being excessive hemorrhage.
Although castration is the most common Equine Field surgery it is also the number one reason for malpractice suits in the Equine industry.
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Schirrous Cord, Complication of a Routine Castration Procedure 2
Schirrous cord is an infection in the distal part of the cord that attaches the testicle to the abdominal cavity, which is left behind. This can result in the formation of a closed abscess.
Schirrous cord is the second most common complication seen when castrating horses, the first being excessive hemorrhage.
Although castration is the most common Equine Field surgery it is also the number one reason for malpractice suits in the Equine industry.
Read on at vetmoves.com/equine/schirrous-cord-complication-of-a-rout...