Description of postoperative complications and bacterial contamination of wound soaker catheters used to administer postoperative local analgesia after mastectomy in 11 dogs: case series

María Suárez-Redondo; Manuel Fuertes-Recuero; Alba Guzmán-Soltero; Delia Aguado; María Del-Carmen Martín-Espada; Jorge Espinel Ruperez; Gustavo Ortiz-Díez

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Description of postoperative complications and bacterial contamination of wound soaker catheters used to administer postoperative local analgesia after mastectomy in 11 dogs: case series

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Description of postoperative complications and bacterial contamination of wound soaker catheters used to administer postoperative local analgesia after mastectomy in 11 dogs: case series

María Suárez-Redondo, Manuel Fuertes-Recuero, Alba Guzmán-Soltero, Delia Aguado, María Del-Carmen Martín-Espada, Jorge Espinel Ruperez and Gustavo Ortiz-Díez

Veterinary research communications, Vol.48(4), pp.2707-2712

2024

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11259-024-10377-1

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Abstract

Mastectomy is a common and painful procedure in dogs. Wound soaker catheters (WSC) are frequently used to reduce postoperative pain, including pain after mastectomy. The objectives of this case series were to describe the use of WSC for owner administration of postoperative local analgesia in dogs with mammary tumors treated surgically, to identify complications associated with WSC and to determine the frequency of bacterial colonization of the catheters. Twelve WSC were placed in 11 dogs during mastectomy surgery, left in place for three days, protected by a dressing and successfully managed by owners at home. No postoperative antibiotics were administered. No complications were identified in any cases. No bacterial growth was identified on bacteriological analysis of the twelve WSC. These results suggest that the use of WSC is a safe alternative for postoperative analgesia administration following mastectomy in dogs. Future studies comparing dogs with or without WSC with a larger number of dogs are needed to further evaluate efficacy and complications.

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Title: Description of postoperative complications and bacterial contamination of wound soaker catheters used to administer postoperative local analgesia after mastectomy in 11 dogs: case series
Authors/Creators: María Suárez-Redondo
Manuel Fuertes-Recuero - Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Alba Guzmán-Soltero
Delia Aguado
María Del-Carmen Martín-Espada
Jorge Espinel Ruperez - Murdoch University, School of Veterinary Medicine
Gustavo Ortiz-Díez - Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Publication Details: Veterinary research communications, Vol.48(4), pp.2707-2712
Publisher: Springer Nature
Identifiers: 991005657665307891
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Veterinary Medicine
Resource Type: Journal article

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