Surgical stress and postoperative complications related to regional and radical mastectomy in dogs |
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| Authors: | Rodrigo S Horta Mariana S Figueiredo Gleidice E Lavalle Mariana P Costa Rubia M C Cunha Roberto B Araújo |
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| Institution: | Veterinary School, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais - UFMG, Avenida Antônio Carlos, 6627, caixa postal 567, CEP 30161-970 Belo Horizonte, Brazil |
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| Abstract: | BackgroundSurgery is the treatment of choice for regional control of mammary neoplasms in female dogs. Various surgical techniques may be used, as long as mammary gland anatomy, lymphatic drainage, and known prognostic factors are respected. The purpose of this study was to compare surgical stress—including duration of surgery, nociception and hematological changes—and postoperative complications in dogs undergoing regional and unilateral radical mastectomy. Eighteen dogs were selected for each technique. Postoperative pain (nociception), hematological changes, and postoperative complications were compared between the two groups.ResultsThe group treated with radical mastectomy had a longer surgical duration, showed more intense physiological changes, achieved higher scores on nociception scales, and experienced more postoperative complications.ConclusionCompared to regional mastectomy, radical mastectomy was associated with longer surgical duration, greater nociceptive stimulus, greater surgical stress, and higher incidence of postoperative complications in dogs. Although evaluation of long-term results was not a goal of this study, it is suggested that postoperative recovery and patient quality of life should be considered when choosing a surgical approach for treating mammary tumors in dogs. |
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| Keywords: | Dogs Mammary neoplasms Surgery Pain Regional mastectomy Unilateral radical mastectomy |
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