Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Splenectomy in dogs using vessel sealant device and outcomes
By Rivier, Pablo & Monnet, Eric·Published in Veterinary surgery : VS·2011·Ecole Nationale Veterinaire de Lyon, France·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Use of a vessel sealant device for splenectomy in dogs.
- Species:
- dog
Plain-English summary
A group of 27 dogs with splenic disease underwent surgery to remove their spleens using a special vessel sealant device. This device allowed the veterinarians to stop bleeding without needing to use stitches, making the procedure easier and quicker. While all the surgeries were successful, one dog did experience a complication and had to return to the vet four days later for bleeding, but after treatment, that dog recovered well. Overall, the use of the vessel sealant device proved to be effective and safe for these surgeries.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To (1) describe a technique for splenic vessel hemostasis and (2) report complications and outcome after use of bipolar sealant device during splenectomy in dogs. STUDY DESIGN: Case series. ANIMALS: Dogs (n=27) with naturally occurring splenic disease. METHODS: Between January 2006 and March 2008, splenectomy was performed using a vessel sealant device in 27 dogs with naturally occurring splenic disease. Number of sutures needed for splenectomy and complications were recorded. Splenic artery diameter was measured using a caliper. Intraoperative hemostasis, device ease of use, postoperative hemorrhage, and short-term survival were evaluated. RESULTS: Splenectomy was performed successfully in 27 dogs with the vessel sealant device; none of the dogs required vessel ligation with suture. The splenic artery was dissected and adequately sealed in each dog. One dog was readmitted 4 days after surgery with hemoabdomen. Abdominal exploration revealed splenic pedicle hemorrhage and pancreatitis, the vessel sealant device was used to coagulate splenic pedicle bleeding. The dog was alive at suture removal. CONCLUSION: In dogs, a vessel sealant device may be used to achieve efficient and safe hemostasis of the splenic vascular pedicle without sutures.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21062325/