2019
DOI: 10.1177/1098612x19831835
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Thoracic dog bite wounds in cats: a retrospective study of 22 cases (2005–2015)

Abstract: Objectives The aim of this study was to describe a series of cats suffering from thoracic dog bite wounds, in order to detail the clinical, radiographic and surgical findings, and evaluate outcomes and factors associated with mortality. Methods The medical records of cats with thoracic dog bite wounds presenting to a single institution between 2005 and 2015 were retrospectively reviewed. Data relating to clinical presentation, wound depth and management, radiographic findings, surgical findings and mortality w… Show more

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“…Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that the presence of pseudo‐flail chest, rib fractures, and pneumothorax were each significant risk factors for undergoing exploratory thoracotomy. In agreement with previous publications, results from this study provide evidence to support performing thoracic radiography in all cases of thoracic dog bite wounds, but thoracic radiography should not be relied on to accurately reflect underlying injury …”
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confidence: 92%
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“…Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that the presence of pseudo‐flail chest, rib fractures, and pneumothorax were each significant risk factors for undergoing exploratory thoracotomy. In agreement with previous publications, results from this study provide evidence to support performing thoracic radiography in all cases of thoracic dog bite wounds, but thoracic radiography should not be relied on to accurately reflect underlying injury …”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 92%
“…This was associated with undergoing exploratory thoracotomy in the feline population. In the dog population, only 19 of 91 dogs had greater than or equal to three radiographically confirmed lesions, and this was not associated with undergoing exploratory thoracotomy . The authors speculate that cats are more likely to exhibit respiratory and radiographically confirmed abnormalities and that, much like the smaller dogs, are susceptible to more severe injury.…”
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confidence: 91%
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“…Secondary infection originates from cutaneous flora, environment or oral flora from the attacking animal. [9][10][11] Several studies have described BWs in small animals; however, only a small numbers of cats are described. 2,6,8,[12][13][14][15][16][17] Moreover, only a few studies specifically evaluated BWs in this species.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…2,6,8,[12][13][14][15][16][17] Moreover, only a few studies specifically evaluated BWs in this species. 3,11 The animal trauma triage (ATT) score has been validated in dogs and cats, and its association with the outcome and treatment cost has been confirmed both retrospectively and prospectively. 3,18,19 The ATT summarises the scores of six physiological categories, ranking abnormalities within each category from 0 to 3, yielding an overall score range from 0 to 18, with higher overall scores indicating increased injury severity.…”
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confidence: 99%