Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Sudden high potassium during tumor surgery in diabetic dog
By Hampton, Chiara et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2020·Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine Ringgold standard institution - Skip Bertman Drive #2313, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Acute hyperkalemia as anesthetic complication in a diabetic dog undergoing tumor excision.
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Plain-English summary
A mixed-breed dog with diabetes was undergoing surgery to remove tumors from its colon when it suddenly developed heart rhythm problems due to high potassium levels (hyperkalemia). This condition can occur during tumor removal and can be serious, especially in diabetic dogs. The veterinary team was able to confirm the high potassium levels and treated the dog during the procedure. It's important for vets to monitor potassium levels and heart activity during surgeries like this to prevent complications.
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Abstract
A mixed-breed dog with a history of diabetes mellitus underwent surgical removal of multiple colonic adenocarcinomas. The dog acutely developed electrocardiographic changes compatible with hyperkalemia during manipulation of the tumors, which was confirmed and treated. Although it was not possible to confirm clinical tumor lysis syndrome in this dog, the hyperkalemia and resultant arrhythmia that occurred during tumor manipulation were suggestive of acute tumor lysis syndrome. Key clinical message: Hyperkalemia is a serious anesthetic and intraoperative complication that should be considered in dogs undergoing solid tumor resection due to the potential risk of developing acute tumor lysis syndrome. Diabetic patients may also be at increased risk of developing hyperkalemia. Both the potassium concentration and ECG should be routinely monitored during these procedures.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32655156/