Operation technique in bull

OPERATION TECHNIQUE IN BULL

Post scrotal method

  • A midline incision of 3 inches long is made about 3 inches behind the scrotum.
  • The areolar tissue is dissected to reveal retractor penis muscles on either side.
  • These are separated and held retracted to expose the body of the penis.
  • Palpate the urethra on the ventral aspect and incise it longitudinally along the exact midline.
  • The blockage is relieved and the patency of the canal is established by a gum elastic catheter or a pliable metal probe.
  • A thin elastic tube may be used as a catheter and left in situ for one or two days.
  • The wound is left open to heal by second intension which ensures if the normal passage is clear.

Ischial urethrotomy

  • A skin incision 2 inches long is made along the midline starting from about 2 inches below the ischial arch downwards. This exposes the two retractor penis muscles.
  • The incision can be started in level with the ischial arch but will cause unnecessary bleeding due to the cutting of the ischeo-cavernous muscle.
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