Recurrent torsion of the spermatic cord and scrotal testis in a stallion.
A stallion was twice referred for evaluation of scrotal swelling and signs of pain. The first admission followed a 3-year period of recurrent signs of left-sided scrotal pain and swelling. After the removal of the left testis because of testicular torsion, the stallion was returned to service. The conception rate was 82% for the next breeding season. Two years after initial surgery, the stallion again was evaluated because of acute signs of right-sided scrotal pain and swelling. Right-sided testicular torsion was detected and corrected, and the testis was sutured in place. The stallion's conception rate for the following breeding season was greater than 90%.
Threlfall
W R
WR
Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus 43210-1089.
Carleton
C L
CL
Robertson
J
J
Rosol
T
T
Gabel
A
A
D000818:Animals; D004822:Epididymis / Q000473:pathology; D005298:Fertility; D006734:Horse Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D006736:Horses; D008297:Male; D009336:Necrosis; D009919:Orchiectomy / Q000662:veterinary; D012008:Recurrence; D013086:Spermatic Cord Torsion / Q000601:surgery / Q000662:veterinary*; D013737:Testis / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery