title: [Spermatic cord ligature as alternative to orchiectomy. A study in rats (author's transl)].
abstract: In 20 rats open or transcutaneous ligation of the spermatic cords was followed by total necrosis of the testes and decrease of serum testosterone to levels seen after castration. The value of this uncomplicated approach for bilateral castration in clinical practice is discussed.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002369:Castration; D008026:Ligation; D008297:Male; D051381:Rats; D013737:Testis / Q000601:surgery*
vernacular_title: Die Samenstrangligatur als Alternative zur Orchidektomie.