title: Perioperative red blood cell transfusion requirement for various surgical procedures in dogs: 207 cases (2004-2013).
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To compare perioperative RBC transfusion among dogs undergoing liver lobectomy, splenectomy, partial gastrectomy, rhinotomy, thyroidectomy, perineal herniorrhaphy, and intrathoracic surgery.
  
  
  METHODS
  Retrospective case series.
  
  
  METHODS
  207 client-owned dogs that underwent various surgeries.
  
  
  METHODS
  Medical records were reviewed for dogs that had undergone liver lobectomy, splenectomy, partial gastrectomy, rhinotomy, neoplastic thyroidectomy, perineal herniorrhaphy, or intrathoracic surgery. Transfusion requirement (packed RBC, whole blood, and bovine hemoglobin-based oxygen carrier) and survival rate at 2 weeks after surgery were compared among dogs undergoing the various surgeries.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Patients undergoing splenectomy and liver lobectomy were significantly more likely to receive RBC transfusion when each was compared with patients undergoing all other procedures. A significant association was found between body weight and perioperative RBC transfusion, with greater odds of transfusion as body weight increased. Dogs receiving perioperative RBC transfusions were significantly less likely to survive to 2 weeks after surgery.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Results indicated that dogs undergoing splenectomy and liver lobectomy may require RBC transfusion perioperatively. Veterinarians who perform these procedures should plan accordingly and have packed RBCs or whole blood donors readily available.
authors.forename: Adrienne L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Haley
authors.forename: F A
authors.initials: FA
authors.lastname: Mann
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Middleton
authors.forename: Courtney A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Nelson
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D004283:Dog Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D004285:Dogs; D017707:Erythrocyte Transfusion / Q000662:veterinary*; D005260:Female; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy / Q000662:veterinary*; D008297:Male; D019990:Perioperative Care; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000662:veterinary*