Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Risk of collapsed lung after laparoscopic gastropexy in dogs
By Bendinelli, Cristiano et al.·Published in Open veterinary journal·2023·Private Practitioner, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Is pneumothorax secondary to pneumoperitoneum a real risk in dogs undergoing total laparoscopic gastropexy?
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 76 dogs undergoing a minimally invasive surgery called total laparoscopic gastropexy (a procedure to prevent stomach twisting) were monitored for a potential complication known as pneumothorax, which is when air leaks into the chest cavity. After the surgery, chest X-rays showed no signs of pneumothorax in any of the dogs. This suggests that the risk of developing pneumothorax from this type of surgery is very low. Pet owners can feel reassured that this complication is unlikely when their dog undergoes a laparoscopic gastropexy.
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Abstract
BACKGROUND: There were described in veterinary literature, the possibility of pneumothorax as a complication of laparoscopic surgery in dogs undergoing laparoscopic ovariectomy associated with total laparoscopic gastropexy. AIM: To assess if spontaneous pneumothorax secondary to pneumoperitoneum is a real risk in dogs undergoing total laparoscopic gastropexy. METHODS: Dogs undergoing totally laparoscopic gastropexy received chest X-rays (CXR) in lateral (left and right) and ventro-dorsal projection before and after the surgery. Two veterinary radiologists reported the x-rays and indicated the presence or not of pneumothorax. RESULTS: Postoperative pneumothorax was not detected on postoperative CXR in the total of 76 dogs of the study. CONCLUSION: The odds risk of pneumothorax after total laparoscopic gastropexy surgical procedure is low.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37073252/