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1. 1. Histological Investigation of the testicular nerves at the castration site in geldings

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

   Author : Emma Angelina Bengtsdotter; [2017]
   Keywords : castration; testicle; nerve; neuroma; pain; gelding;

   Abstract : Castration is one of the most common surgical procedures in equine medicine and associated with a number of postoperative complications such as swelling, infection, haemorrhage, peritonitis, funiculitis, omental herniation and eventration. But what happens with the testicular nerves after crushing and severing during the procedure? An injured nerve can respond with degeneration and/or regeneration. READ MORE