Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Risk factors for death in dogs with lung lobe torsion from 2000-2015
By Wainberg, Shannon H et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2019·Ontario Veterinary College, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Evaluation of risk factors for mortality in dogs with lung lobe torsion: A retrospective study of 66 dogs (2000-2015).
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Plain-English summary
A group of 66 dogs with lung lobe torsion (a serious condition where a part of the lung twists) was studied to understand the risk factors for death. Dogs that appeared confused or lethargic when they arrived at the vet were found to be 21 times more likely to die compared to those that were alert. Additionally, the overall risk of death increased with worsening health scores. Unfortunately, the study found that other symptoms did not significantly affect the outcome. It's crucial for pet owners to seek immediate veterinary care if their dog shows signs of distress or unusual behavior.
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Abstract
The objectives of this retrospective case series study were to describe a group of 66 dogs with lung lobe torsion (LLT) and to investigate the incidence of complications and risk factors for mortality and overall outcome in this population. Sixty-six dogs with LLT from 3 independent academic institutions were investigated. Information on signalment, history, clinical findings, and interventions was obtained. Associations with mortality outcome were examinedlogistic regression. Dogs with a depressed mentation at presentation were 21 times more likely to die than dogs with normal mentation [= 0.008, 95% confidence interval (CI) = 1.949 to 579.904]. The overall odds of mortality were increased by 18% for each unit change in Acute Patient Physiologic and Laboratory Evaluation (APPLE) score (= 0.04, 95% CI = 0.998 to 1.44). No other clinical abnormalities correlated with outcome.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30705452/