DESCRIPTION OF THE OPERATION. 



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hernia of the intestine whilst the patient is recovering from the 

 chloroform and struggling to rise. 



On several occasions successful attempts have been made to 

 castrate abdominal cryptorchids through the flank/ but this 

 method is not advisable if it can be done through the inguinal 



Fic. 12. 

 Abnormal shapes sometimes assumed by testicles retained in tlie abdomen. 



region. The animal is cast and chloroformed with the side 

 uppermost from which the testicle is to be removed. The flank 

 between the angle of the haunch and the last rib is shaved and 

 disinfected as already described. An incision is made through 

 the skin with scalpel and director, then through the muscle in 

 the direction of its fibres, and finally through the peritoneum. 



1 G. E. King "Veterinarian," Feliruaiy 1S!)7. 



