Doppler assessment of testicular arterial blood flow in stallions: influence of age and 180° spermatic cord torsion

Key Points

• Reduced testicular arterial blood flow occurs with both age and spermatic cord torsion, impacting stallion fertility.
• Flow measurements differed significantly between young and older stallions, indicating age-related changes.
• Doppler assessment was utilized to evaluate vascular changes under different conditions of torsion.
• The findings highlight the need for age considerations in fertility evaluations and surgical interventions.