Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Surgery success and infection tests for dog neck abscesses 2018-2021
By Walker, Alexandra et al.·Published in BMC research notes·2023·Massachusetts Veterinary Referral Hospital, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Outcomes of surgical treatment with patterns of bacterial culture and antimicrobial susceptibility testing in cases of cervical abscessation in dogs: 82 cases (2018-2021).
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Plain-English summary
A group of 82 dogs with chronic neck abscesses, often caused by trauma, underwent surgery to remove the abscesses. Most dogs (92.7%) had successful outcomes, with only a small number experiencing recurrence or complications. In some cases, foreign material was found during surgery, but this was not common. The study found that while many dogs had negative culture results for bacteria, the surgical treatment still led to a good recovery for most pets. Overall, the prognosis for dogs with cervical abscesses after surgery is quite favorable.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to summarize the presentation, diagnosis, and outcome for dogs surgically treated for chronic cervical abscessation following suspected or reported cervical or oropharyngeal trauma, as well as to report on culture results and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns. RESULTS: Eighty-two dogs were identified by retrospective review. Successful surgical outcome was achieved in 92.7% of dogs. Abscess recurrence was confirmed or suspected in 6/82 (7.3%) cases, and surgical intervention for abscess recurrence was performed in 4/82 (4.9%) cases. Foreign material was identified at surgery in 5/82 (6%) cases. Incisional healing complications were noted in 9/82 (10.9%) cases and required additional surgery in 5/82 (6%) cases. Twenty-three (28%) dogs had negative culture results. The results of antimicrobial sensitivity testing led to a change in antimicrobial treatment in only 9% of cases.Surgically treated cervical abscessation carries a good prognosis with a low incidence of recurrence in this cohort (in contrast to previous reports), despite low frequency of foreign body removal or identification of the underlying cause of the abscess. Excision of chronic inflammatory tissue may not be necessary for a successful outcome, contrary to previous recommendations. Multi-pathogen infections and anaerobic infections are commonly encountered.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37170130/