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Long-term survival after treatment of idiopathic lung lobe torsion in 80 cases.
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Veterinary surgery : VS [Vet Surg] 2020 May; Vol. 49 (4), pp. 659-667. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Mar 14. - Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- Objective: To report outcomes of dogs treated for lung lobe torsion (LLT) and to determine prognostic factors for survival.<br />Study Design: Retrospective multicenter study from four veterinary teaching hospitals.<br />Animals: Dogs (n = 80) with LLT.<br />Methods: Medical records were reviewed for clinical and histopathological findings. Long-term outcome was assessed with an owner questionnaire. Lung lobe torsion was classified as idiopathic or secondary on the basis of the etiology.<br />Results: The most represented breeds were pugs (47.5%) and sighthounds (16.2%). The cause of the LLT was considered primary in 77%, secondary in 21%, and unknown in 2% of dogs. Postoperative complications were recorded in 14% of dogs. Overall, 95% of dogs survived to discharge, and median follow-up was 1095 days (range, 7-3809). Owners assessed outcomes and quality of life as excellent in 93% and 89% of dogs, respectively. Primary LLT was associated with a longer survival (median not reached in the study) compared with secondary LLT (921 days; range, 7-2073; P = .001).<br />Conclusion: Overall long-term survival after lung lobectomy for LLT was excellent. Primary LLT was associated with longer survival compared with secondary LLT. Long-term owner evaluation of clinical outcome for dogs undergoing lung lobectomy for LLT was considered excellent.<br />Clinical Impact: Dogs with primary LLT undergoing lung lobectomy have a longer survival time compared with dogs with secondary LLT and have an excellent postoperative outcome.<br /> (© 2020 The American College of Veterinary Surgeons.)
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1532-950X
- Volume :
- 49
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Veterinary surgery : VS
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 32170778
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.13406