Influence of use of a bipolar vessel sealing device on short-term postoperative mortality after splenectomy: 203 dogs (2005-2018).
Anna L SirochmanMilan MilovancevKaty TownsendJanet A GrimesPublished in: Veterinary surgery : VS (2019)
Dogs undergoing splenectomy that require intraoperative or postoperative transfusions, experience intraoperative ventricular arrhythmias, or have prolonged anesthesia may be at risk for death in the short-term postoperative period.