Vol. 9, Issue 1, Part O (2024)

Author(s): Udharwar Sanjaykumar Vithalrao, Soumya Ramankutty, Deny Jennes, Sajitha IS, Giggin T, Prasanna KS, Narnaware SD, Bommayasamy N and John Martin KD

Abstract: This study evaluated histopathological changes in the testicles of male piglets that underwent the pinhole method of castration. Animals (n=18) were randomly allotted to 2 groups: group I (pin-hole method of castration) and group II (conventional surgical method of castration). Percutaneous (in situ) spermatic cord ligation was performed under local anaesthesia in all the piglets of group I. After pinhole castration, the testicular dimensions of piglets in Group I were measured on days 0, 14, and 28. On the 28^th post-pinhole castration day, bilateral orchiectomy was performed, and both testicles were examined for histopathological studies. Histopathological examination revealed testicular degeneration and ischemic coagulative necrosis and thus confirmed testicular dysfunction.