Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Survival and complications after lung removal surgery in 17 dogs
By Wavreille, Vincent et al.·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2016·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Outcome After Pneumonectomy in 17 Dogs and 10 Cats: A Veterinary Society of Surgical Oncology Case Series.
Plain-English summary
A group of 17 dogs and 10 cats underwent surgery to remove a lung (pneumonectomy) due to various health issues, including tumors. Most pets experienced some complications after the surgery, such as breathing problems, but none died during or immediately after the procedure. While some pets faced significant challenges in recovery, a few did survive for an extended period after the surgery. Overall, the surgery was performed with a low risk of death during the operation or shortly after.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To report the signalment, presenting clinical signs, surgical complications, histologic diagnosis, postoperative complications, and outcome of dogs and cats undergoing pneumonectomy. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective case series; multicenter study. ANIMALS: Client-owned dogs (n=17) and cats (n=10). METHODS: Signalment, clinical signs, side affected, surgical data, preoperative diagnostic tests (including complete blood count, serum biochemistry, cytologic diagnosis, chest radiographs, and computed tomography), histologic diagnosis, surgical complications, adjunctive therapy, and date and cause of death were collected from records of dogs and cats that underwent pneumonectomy. Survival estimates and complication were assessed. RESULTS: Seventeen animals had a left-sided pneumonectomy performed (12 dogs, 5 cats) and 10 animals had a right-sided pneumonectomy (5 dogs, 5 cats). Fourteen animals were diagnosed with neoplasia (52%). The overall incidence of complications for dogs and cats were 76 and 80%, respectively, with major complications in 41 and 50%, respectively. Respiratory complications (persistent pleural effusion, oxygen dependence, persistent increased respiratory rate, or coughing) were the most frequent complications. No animals died or were euthanatized intraoperative or within the first 24 hours postoperative. One dog (6%) and 2 cats (20%) died, or were euthanatized in the first 2 weeks postoperative. CONCLUSION: Based on this case series, right and left pneumonectomy can be performed with low perioperative mortality in dogs and cats, with some animals experiencing prolonged survival.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27399196/