<p>Four piglets of non-descript breed, weighing 7.2 kg (P1), 7.7 kg (P2), 9.6 kg (P3) and 10.1 kg (P4) were presented with a missing testis. On general examination, only the left testes were found in the scrotum of P1, P2 and P3 while right testis was found in P4. The temperature, pulse and respiration were recorded normal during clinical examination. On manual palpation, the undescended testes could be palpated in inguinal region in P3 and P4 only. However, ultrasonography scanning revealed presence of semi echogenic oval shape image indicative of undescended testis in P1, P3 and P4. Similar structure could not be observed in P2. All the piglets were prepared for castration and cryptorchidectomy operation and both the scrotal and abdominal testis were removed with routine surgical procedure. The abdominal testis in P2 was found absent even after laperotomy operation. It may be a case of congenital anomaly, bearing single testicle which is also known as monorchidism. From the present study, it can be concluded that ultrasonography is the best tool to confirm presence or absence of undescended testis in piglets. Post surgically, the piglets were treated with antibiotics and analgesics parenterally and broad spectrum ointments topically. All the piglet recovered without post-operative complications.<br />
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Diagnosis and Surgical Management of Cryptorchidism in Piglets