Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Risk factors for major complications after brachycephalic airway
By Ree, Jennifer J et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2016·Department of Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Factors associated with major complications in the short-term postoperative period in dogs undergoing surgery for brachycephalic airway syndrome.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of dogs with breathing problems due to brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS) underwent surgery to help them breathe better. Out of 55 dogs, only 4 experienced major complications, which included a temporary tracheostomy (a breathing tube) and one case that led to death or euthanasia. The study found that dogs showing signs of pneumonia after surgery were more likely to face serious complications. Overall, the surgery had a low complication rate, and most dogs did well in the long term.
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Abstract
Surgical correction of brachycephalic airway syndrome (BAS) in dogs has been reported to result in low complication rates and good long-term outcomes. Previous reports have not identified risk factors for the development of complications following BAS surgery. This retrospective study evaluated a wide variety of patient- and procedure-related, pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative factors for an association with the development of major postoperative complications in the short-term period following BAS surgery. The overall major complication rate, including death or euthanasia, was 4/55 (7%) dogs. Temporary tracheostomy was the only major surgical complication identified (n = 3). Multiple logistic regression identified postoperative radiographic evidence of pneumonia as associated with the development of any major complication overall, requirement of a temporary tracheostomy postoperatively, and death or euthanasia, within the short-term postoperative period. Future prospective studies should evaluate specific risk factors for an association with major complications following BAS surgery in dogs to improve patient outcomes.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27587891/