Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Vomiting and appetite loss after surgery for dog pancreatic tumors
By Hixon, Leah P et al.·Published in The Canadian veterinary journal = La revue veterinaire canadienne·2019·Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Risk factors for gastrointestinal upset and evaluation of outcome following surgical resection of canine pancreatic β-cell tumors.
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Plain-English summary
A 7-year-old mixed-breed dog was brought in for vomiting and not eating after being diagnosed with a pancreatic tumor. After surgery to remove the tumor, the dog had a good recovery and the average survival time for dogs with this condition was about two years. Factors like how long the dog had symptoms before surgery and certain blood protein levels were linked to recovery, but overall, the surgery provided a positive outcome for many dogs.
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Abstract
The objective of this study was to determine risk factors for vomiting and inappetence and evaluate long-term outcome after surgical treatment of pancreatic β-cell tumors in dogs. Records of 33 dogs that underwent surgery for such tumors were retrospectively evaluated. Inappetence and vomiting occurred in 27.3% and 24.2% of dogs, respectively. Risk factors for postoperative vomiting were longer duration of clinical signs before surgery, higher preoperative total protein concentration, and lack of liver metastasis. No significant risk factors for inappetence or survival were identified. Median survival time was 723 days. Dogs with a longer duration of clinical signs before surgery may have had greater pancreatic involvement or more pronounced systemic perturbations. Higher preoperative total protein concentration may reflect preoperative dehydration or inflammation. Significance of lack of liver metastasis is unknown. The long survival time indicates a good overall prognosis with surgical treatment, justifying surgical intervention in patients with advanced disease.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31814638/