Abstract
A 7-year-old male Siberian husky was presented with signs of acute abdomen. Based on the history and diagnostic imaging findings, torsion of an undescended abdominal testis was presumed. Emergency exploratory laparoscopy was performed and confirmed spermatic cord torsion in a non-neoplastic testis. The testis was enlarged and local peritonitis was evident. Laparoscopic cryptorchidectomy was performed and the dog recovered uneventfully. Histopathology confirmed thrombosis and necrosis. Laparoscopy is not only the method of choice for elective cryptorchidectomy, but can also be used in patients with acute abdomen from testicular torsion of an undescended testis.
Highlights
Cryptorchidism is the most common congenital anomaly of the testes with a reported prevalence of 0.8–15% (Cox et al 1978)
Laparoscopic or laparoscopic-assisted cryptorchidectomy is recommended for elective removal of retained testis in dogs and cats because of the decrease in morbidity rates, improved visualization, and safety (Miller et al 2004; Mayhew 2009; Runge et al 2014)
Emergency exploratory laparoscopy was performed in a dog with signs of an acute abdomen when ultrasonographic findings suggested testicular torsion
Summary
Cryptorchidism is the most common congenital anomaly of the testes with a reported prevalence of 0.8–15% (Cox et al 1978). Emergency exploratory laparoscopy was performed and confirmed spermatic cord torsion in a non-neoplastic testis. Laparoscopy is the method of choice for elective cryptorchidectomy, but can be used in patients with acute abdomen from testicular torsion of an undescended testis.
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