This study compared the short-term (14-day) effects of prescrotal and scrotal castration techniques on postoperative wound outcomes and complications in dogs. Sixty clinically healthy male dogs aged 1–3 years were randomly allocated to prescrotal (n=30) or scrotal (n=30) castration. Operative time was recorded, and surgical sites were evaluated on postoperative days 3, 7, and 14 for oedema, exudation, and suture loss count (number of missing or loosened skin sutures relative to those placed at closure). The scrotal technique resulted in a significantly shorter operative time than the prescrotal technique (p0.001). However, early postoperative inflammatory findings were more pronounced in the scrotal group, with higher oedema and exudation scores, particularly on days 3 and 7 (p0.05). By postoperative day 14, complete clinical wound healing was observed in both groups. In conclusion, while scrotal castration offers a clear advantage in operative time, the prescrotal approach is associated with more favourable early postoperative wound findings. These results highlight the need to consider both operative efficiency and short-term wound outcomes when selecting a castration technique in dogs.
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