The Visual Guide to
Ovine Reproduction
Male Reproductive System: Vasectomy
Restraint for Vasectomy.
The ram is restrained in a reclining cradle for a vasectomy.
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Double Ligation.
Midscrotal approach for vasectomy. The vas deferens is exteriorized and ligated twice and a piece will be removed. The tail of the epididymis was left intact.
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Distended Cauda Epididymidis.
A previous vasectomy by ligation of the vas deferens above the testis has caused accumulation of semen or pus in the tail of the epididymis.
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Distended Cauda after Vasectomy.
Previous vasectomy above the testis has resulted in accumulation of sperm and possibly infection of the tail of the epididymis.
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Location of Incision.
A cranial midscrotal approach for vasectomy uses a single midline skin incision. The tunic on each side is then incised and a section of vas deferens grasped and exteriorized.
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Isolated Vas Deferens.
Isolated vas deferens is ready for ligation and resection. Midscrotal approach.
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Ligating Close-up.
Grasping the ligated vas deferens in preparation for excising a segment.
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Vasectomy.
The cremaster muscle is on the left, the vas deferens is isolated with a pair of hemostats, and the pampiniform plexus is on the right, in this picture.
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Vasectomy Smear.
Smear of the ejaculate after vasectomy. Numerous spermatozoa were still present in the distal portions of the vasa deferentia.
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