Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
How often dogs need blood transfusions during different surgeries
By Haley, Adrienne L et al.·Published in Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association·2015·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Perioperative red blood cell transfusion requirement for various surgical procedures in dogs: 207 cases (2004-2013).
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 207 dogs that underwent various surgeries, including splenectomy (removal of the spleen) and liver lobectomy (removal of part of the liver), were studied to see how often they needed blood transfusions during and after surgery. It was found that dogs undergoing splenectomy and liver lobectomy were more likely to need transfusions compared to those having other types of surgery. Additionally, heavier dogs had a higher chance of needing a transfusion. Unfortunately, dogs that received blood transfusions were less likely to survive two weeks after their surgery. This highlights the importance of preparing for potential blood needs during these specific surgeries.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To compare perioperative RBC transfusion among dogs undergoing liver lobectomy, splenectomy, partial gastrectomy, rhinotomy, thyroidectomy, perineal herniorrhaphy, and intrathoracic surgery. DESIGN: Retrospective case series. ANIMALS: 207 client-owned dogs that underwent various surgeries. PROCEDURES: Medical records were reviewed for dogs that had undergone liver lobectomy, splenectomy, partial gastrectomy, rhinotomy, neoplastic thyroidectomy, perineal herniorrhaphy, or intrathoracic surgery. Transfusion requirement (packed RBC, whole blood, and bovine hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier) and survival rate at 2 weeks after surgery were compared among dogs undergoing the various surgeries. RESULTS: Patients undergoing splenectomy and liver lobectomy were significantly more likely to receive RBC transfusion when each was compared with patients undergoing all other procedures. A significant association was found between body weight and perioperative RBC transfusion, with greater odds of transfusion as body weight increased. Dogs receiving perioperative RBC transfusions were significantly less likely to survive to 2 weeks after surgery. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL RELEVANCE: Results indicated that dogs undergoing splenectomy and liver lobectomy may require RBC transfusion perioperatively. Veterinarians who perform these procedures should plan accordingly and have packed RBCs or whole blood donors readily available.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26086233/