Do different characteristics of two emasculators make a difference in equine castration?

Comino, Francesco; Giusto, Gessica; Caramello, Vittorio; Gandini, Marco

doi:10.1111/evj.12713

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Section: Complicationsmentioning

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“…Different types of emasculators have different jaw profiles and different mechanisms of haemostasis and resection (Comino et al, 2018). A recent study by Comino et al (2018) found that in contrast to previous studies (Kilcoyne et al, 2013), the Reimer castrator had a higher‐pressure resistance than the Serra castrator in open castrations. The Henderson Equine Castrating Instrument is a pliers‐like instrument attached to a power drill, that twists the spermatic cord, rather than cutting, resulting in sealing the severed vessels.…”

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A review of prevention and management of castration complications

Baldwin

2023

Equine Veterinary Education

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SummaryDespite castration being one of the most frequently performed elective equine surgical procedures, complication rates are high and range from severe life‐threatening conditions to mild complications that are of no consequence to the horse. This article will briefly review strategies to prevent complications and surgical castration techniques before reviewing, in‐depth, the following complications: excessive scrotal swelling and seroma formation, scrotal infection, septic funiculitis, septic peritonitis, haemorrhage, evisceration, omental prolapse, pyrexia, tetanus, penile trauma, hydrocele, signs of colic and continued stallion‐like behaviour. Whilst this list of complications can be daunting, an understanding of male anatomy, castration techniques and an awareness of possible complications can reduce both the incidence and mortality of complications, should they occur. This article will consider castrations performed in both a hospital and field setting and will review complication prevention, surgical techniques of castration and the management of intraoperative and postoperative complications.

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A review of prevention and management of castration complications

Baldwin

2023

Equine Veterinary Education

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Castration Complications

Kilcoyne

Spier

2021

Veterinary Clinics of North America: Equine Practice

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Guide to performing equine castration

Woodford¹

2020

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Background: The behaviour of the adult entire male horse is often undesirable and the vastly eased management of the more biddable gelding means that clients often request castration of their horses. It can be an intimidating procedure due to the potential serious complications and the associated health and safety considerations. A good solid approach to the clinical aspects of castration and its complications helps provide the practitioner with confidence to undertake this surgery. Owners perceive this as a routine procedure, but their frequent requirement for the surgery to be conducted at their premises with only their assistance renders this an operation that demands careful discussion and thereby informed consent.Aim of the article: This article provides a guide to performing castrations in horses and discusses the common complications and their management.

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Do different characteristics of two emasculators make a difference in equine castration?

Abstract: These results suggest it may be preferable to use a Reimer emasculator in open castration. In this ex vivo model of closed castration, no differences between the emasculators were observed.

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A review of prevention and management of castration complications

A review of prevention and management of castration complications

Castration Complications

Guide to performing equine castration

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