Multicenter retrospective study of complications and risk factors associated with castration in 106 pet pigs

Castration of pet pigs is becoming a commonly performed procedure. However, little information is available regarding surgical techniques and complications. Medical records of 106 pet pigs admitted to 3 teaching hospitals for castration were reviewed. All descended testicles were approached pre-scro...

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Published in:Canadian veterinary journal 2020-02, Vol.61 (2), p.173-177
Main Authors: Salcedo-Jiménez, Ramés, Brounts, Sabrina H, Mulon, Pierre-Yves, Dubois, Marie-Soleil
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Language:English
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Summary:Castration of pet pigs is becoming a commonly performed procedure. However, little information is available regarding surgical techniques and complications. Medical records of 106 pet pigs admitted to 3 teaching hospitals for castration were reviewed. All descended testicles were approached pre-scrotal skin incisions, which were either closed (59.4%) or left open (22.6%). The inguinal rings were closed in 42% of cases. Of the 106 pet pigs, 4.7% developed a complication after surgery, which consisted of peri-incisional swelling. Pigs which underwent inguinal ring closure were 6.6 times more likely to develop a post-operative complication (confidence interval: 1.16 to infinity, = 0.035). Age and weight at time of castration were not significantly associated with complications ( = 0.698 and = 0.685, respectively). The results from this retrospective study suggest that castration in pet pigs is a safe procedure with a minimal rate of complications.
ISSN:0008-5286