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Table. 2 Age, bodyweight, neutering status, number of mammary glands removed and incidence of postoperative complications; including surgical site infection (SSI), in 135 female dogs with mammary tumours

From: Evaluation of post-operative complications after mastectomy performed without perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis in dogs

Dog characteristics (n = 135)

Mammary glands removed

1/2–3/4–5

Postoperative complications

Age (years)

BW (kg)

Intact/neutered

8.2 (7–9.4)

21.6 (15.5–27.2)

111/24

60/57/18

SSI yes/no

12/135

Other complications yes/noa

Seroma

Dehiscence

Reaction towards the suture material

Other

21/135

n = 9

n = 4

n = 1

n = 7

  1. aOther complications include signs of mild redness or swelling without exudation or pain