Effect of surgical techniques on clinical outcome of canine mammary gland tumour

Tan, Kai Yian (2020) Effect of surgical techniques on clinical outcome of canine mammary gland tumour. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Mammary gland tumour is the most common neoplasm in female dogs. Surgical excision is a widely accepted standard therapeutic option for most types of mammary tumours; however, the surgical technique that provide the best outcome remains debatable. The purpose of this study was to determine the clinical and survival outcome of dogs with mammary tumours treated surgically, and to identify prognostic factors for survival in these patients. Medical records of surgically treated dogs with mammary tumours between 2013 and 2019 at University Veterinary Hospital, Universiti Putra Malaysia were reviewed and statistically analysed using SPSS. Fifty-five bitches were included in this study, where smaller breeds appeared to be overrepresented (52.7%). The mean age of diagnosis was 9.4 years (SD = 2.18) and 76.5% had malignant tumours. The inguinal mammary gland was the most frequently affected gland (37.5%). Unilateral and regional mastectomy appeared to be associated with longer disease-free interval in dogs with malignant mammary tumours (P = 0.002). Malignant tumours, older age (> 10 years) and post-operative complications were associated with poorer prognosis, while the number of masses, ovariohysterectomy timing and time between tumour identification and removal were not prognostically significant.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
Depositing User:	Ms. Nordeena Abdul Aziz
Date Deposited:	19 Oct 2023 02:49
Last Modified:	19 Oct 2023 02:49
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1467

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