SURGICAL MANAGEMENT OF HYDROCELE IN A KATHIAWARI STALLION: A CASE STUDY

T. Sarath; R. Pranavgeethan; S. Senthil Kumar; P. Sankar; A. Thangamani; A. Reshma; R. Rajkumar; S. Manokaran

doi:10.56093/ijvasr.v55i1.175157

Authors

T. Sarath Associate Professor and Head, Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Salem - 636 112
R. Pranavgeethan UG Scholar, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Salem - 636 112
S. Senthil Kumar Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Surgery and Radiology, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Salem - 636 112
P. Sankar Assistant Professor, Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Salem - 636 112
A. Thangamani Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Salem - 636 112
A. Reshma Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Salem - 636 112
R. Rajkumar Assistant Professor, Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Salem - 636 112
S. Manokaran Professor and Head, Department of Veterinary Gynaecology and Obstetrics, Veterinary College and Research Institute, TANUVAS, Salem - 636 112

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijvasr.v55i1.175157

Keywords:

General anaesthesia, Hydrocele, Stallion, Ultrasonography, Open- covered castration

Abstract

An 8-year-old Kathiawari stallion was presented to the Veterinary Clinical Complex, Veterinary College and Research Institute, Salem, with progressive scrotal swelling persisting for one week. General clinical examination revealed normal vital parameters, while external genital examination identified mild, soft swelling in both testicles. Ultrasonographic evaluation showed anechoic fluid accumulation between the testicular parenchyma and parietal tunica vaginalis, confirming hydrocele. Open- covered method of castration was performed under general anaesthesia. Postoperative management involved antibiotics, pain management and supportive care over three days. Recovery was uneventful, with no complications observed.

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