a 



ANIMAL CASTRATION 



inal ring, inguinal canal and the external abdominal ring into the serotum. 

 (Fig. 33.) 



All serotal hei'nias were originally ingninal hernias. 



Di(iij)iosis — The presence or absence of hernia is determined by carefully 

 feeling the scrotum and closely s"rutinizing its size and shape. It is 



l*'ig. o3 — Hcrotal hernia (rupture). A. A, Internal abdominal wall; B, internal 

 abdominal ring; C, spermatic cord; D D, intestine; E, loop of intestine in the 

 scrotum; F. spermatic cord in inguinal canal; G, scrotum; H, testicle. 



oftentimes — in fact usually — impossibh' to diagnose inguinal hernia except 

 on postmortem examination. 



Tiidlcatioiis for Operation — The mere fact that the presence of hernia has 

 been determined is sufficient indication for ojicration, unless there be a 

 good reason for postponing surgical interference until a later date. In 

 all instances the operation necessitates sacrifice of the testicle; hence the 



