Incidence of pulmonary embolism after non-cemented total hip arthroplasty in eleven dogs: computed tomographic pulmonary angiography and pulmonary perfusion scintigraphy.
OBJECTIVE
To compare the incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) in 11 dogs that had non-cemented total hip replacement (THR) to that reported in dogs after cemented THR.


METHODS
Prospective clinical study.


METHODS
Large mixed breed dogs (n=11).


METHODS
Thoracic computed tomographic pulmonary angiography (CTA) was performed on all dogs pre- and postoperatively. Pulmonary perfusion scintigraphy was performed postoperatively.


RESULTS
PE was not identified on postoperative CTA or pulmonary perfusion scintigraphy.


CONCLUSIONS
The incidence of PE after non-cemented THR in these 11 dogs, as evaluated with pulmonary perfusion scintigraphy and thoracic CTA was lower than reported in dogs undergoing cemented THR.


CONCLUSIONS
Based on the results of this study the incidence of PE as a complication of total hip arthroplasty is reduced when a non-cemented system is used.
Tidwell
Scott A
SA
Affiliated Veterinary Specialists, Maitland, FL 32751, USA. sweett8383@yahoo.com
Graham
John P
JP
Peck
Jeffrey N
JN
Berry
Clifford R
CR
D000818:Animals; D019644:Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary*; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D005260:Female; D015994:Incidence; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary; D008297:Male; D010477:Perfusion; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011652:Pulmonary Circulation; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000662:veterinary*; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D012039:Regional Blood Flow; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods / Q000662:veterinary