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Pancreatic abscess in 36 dogs: a retrospective analysis of prognostic indicators
Jonathan R Anderson1, Karen K Cornell, Nolie K Parnell
1Department of Small Animal Medicine and Surgery, Veterinary Teaching Hospital, College of Veterinary Medicine, The University of Georgia, 502 D.W. Brooks Drive, Athens, Georgia 30602, USA.
Abstract:
Thirty-six dogs were diagnosed with pancreatic abscess by the presence of purulent exudate within the parenchyma of the pancreas during exploratory laparotomy. Data regarding history, physical examination findings, clinicopathological data, diagnostic imaging findings, bacteriological culture results, abdominal drainage technique, and perioperative treatment were evaluated for factors predictive of survival. Elevated blood urea nitrogen, serum alkaline phosphatase activity, and rising bicarbonate ion concentration were each found to have statistically significant (P<0.05) influences on survival to discharge. Twenty-two (71%) of 36 dogs died or were euthanized prior to discharge from the hospital.
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