Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Pancreatic abscess in 36 dogs and survival factors
By Anderson, Jonathan R et al.·Published in Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association·2008·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Pancreatic abscess in 36 dogs: a retrospective analysis of prognostic indicators.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 36 dogs was diagnosed with pancreatic abscesses, which are infections in the pancreas that can cause serious health issues. Many of these dogs showed signs of illness, and unfortunately, 71% of them did not survive long enough to leave the hospital. The study found that certain blood test results, like high levels of urea nitrogen and alkaline phosphatase, could indicate a worse chance of recovery. This highlights the importance of early diagnosis and treatment for dogs with this serious condition.
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Abstract
Thirty-six dogs were diagnosed with pancreatic abscess by the presence of purulent exudate within the parenchyma of the pancreas during exploratory laparotomy. Data regarding history, physical examination findings, clinicopathological data, diagnostic imaging findings, bacteriological culture results, abdominal drainage technique, and perioperative treatment were evaluated for factors predictive of survival. Elevated blood urea nitrogen, serum alkaline phosphatase activity, and rising bicarbonate ion concentration were each found to have statistically significant (P<0.05) influences on survival to discharge. Twenty-two (71%) of 36 dogs died or were euthanized prior to discharge from the hospital.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18593854/