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Diagnostic imaging of isolated splenic torsion in two dogs
2007
Choi, J.H. (Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea) | Kim, H.W. (Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea) | Kim, J.K. (Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea) | Jang, J.Y. (Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea) | Kim, J.Y. (Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea) | Yoon, J.H. (Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea), E-mail: heeyoon@snu.ac.kr
Isolated splenic torsion is a rare disease, which is usually produced in deep-chest large breed dogs. A five-year old Pitbull terrier and a four-year old Yorkshire terrier were diagnosed as isolated splenic torsion with chronic form. Leukocytosis, anemia and elevated hepatic enzyme level were found in blood test and a large amount of ascites was observed. Abdominal radiography revealed splenomegaly and ascites and ultrasonography showed diffuse hypoechoic change of spleen in case 1 and hyperechoic change of spleen with focal hypoechoic regions in case 2, thromboembolism of splenic vein and abnormal direction of spleen.
Show more [+] Less [-]Antimicrobial susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus and S. intermedius isolated from dogs
2007
Byun, J.H. (National Veterinary Research and Quarantine Service, Busan Office, Busan, Republic of Korea) | Kim, T.J. (Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Republic of Korea), E-mail: tjkim@chonnam.ac.kr
Staphylococci are Gram-positive, facultatively anaerobic cocci, normally found on the skin and mucosal surfaces of most warm-blooded animals and often involved in a wide variety of diseases in animals. Staphylococcal infections are treated with antibiotics and, consequently, antibiotic resistance and/or acquired resistance have developed. Staphylococcus (S.) intermedius and Staphylococcus (S.) aureus are 2 common veterinary isolates that are frequently associated with suppurative infections. This study was undertaken to examine antimicrobial susceptibility of S. aureus (23 isolates) and S. intermedius (160 isolates) isolated from dogs in Gwangju, Korea and investigate whether the antibiotic resistance of S. aureus and S. intermedius is effected by the site of isolation, age, and sex of dogs.
Show more [+] Less [-]Diagnosis and resolution of pancreatic pseudocysts with percutaneous ultrasound-guided aspiration in two dogs
2007
Choi, J.H. (Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea) | Kim, H.W. (Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea) | Seo, J.M. (Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea) | Lee, M.J. (Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea) | Kim, J.Y. (Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea) | Yoon, J.H. (Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea), E-mail: heeyoon@snu.ac.kr
Pancreatic pseudocyst is one of the most common pancreatic mass lesions developed following acute or chronic pancreatitis. Two dogs were presented with nonspecific clinical signs such as abdominal pain, vomiting and depression and diagnosed as pancreatic pseudocysts through percutaneous ultrasound-guided aspiration. Pancreatic pseudocyst may contain pancreatic juice, so leads the deteriorate state of patient through pertinent inflammation and autodigestion of pancreas. In this study, the clinical signs and pancreatic lesion were improved after aspiration.
Show more [+] Less [-]Gallbladder rupture by gallbladder mucoceles in 3 dogs
2007
Choi, J.H. (Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea) | Kim, H.W. (Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea) | Ban, H.J. (Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea) | Kim, J.K. (Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea) | Jang, J.Y. (Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea) | Kim, H.J. (Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea) | Seo, J.M. (Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea) | Lee, M.J. (Haemaru Referral Animal Hospital, Seongnam, Republic of Korea) | Yoon, J.H. (Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea), E-mail: heeyoon@snu.ac.kr
In 3 dogs with gallbladder mucocele, rupture of gallbladder was diagnosed and treated. Although the diagnosis of gallbladder is challenging due to non-specific clinical signs and physical examination findings, mucoceles are ultrasonographically characterized by the appearance of the stellate of finely striated bile patterns and differ from biliary sludge by the absence of gravity dependent bile movement. In this case, gallbladder rupture caused by mucocele can be diagnosed based on not only above characteristics but secondary lesion such as ascites around gallbladder and swollen hyperechoic mesentery.
Show more [+] Less [-]Ectopic ureters and urachal remnant in a dog
2007
Jung, J.H. (Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea) | Lee, K.Y. (Dongnimmun animal hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea) | Chang, J.H. (Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea) | Choi, M.C. (Seoul National University, Seoul, Republic of Korea), E-mail: mcchoi@snu.ac.kr
An intact male, 3-month-old, Great Pyrenees mountain dog, weighing 7.3 kg with a history of severe hematuria during 2 months was referred. Hematology showed mild leukocytosis. There were no remarkable findings in abdominal radiographs due to ingesta and gas in the gastrointestinal tracts. Ultrasonographs showed bilateral hydronephrosis, bilateral dilated and tortuous ureters, and hyperechoic sludges in the urinary bladder (UB). And a dilated cavity was identified cranial to the UB. Excretory urography and cystography were performed to examine the cause of hydronephrosis and an abnormal cavity cranial to the UB.
Show more [+] Less [-]The effect of acupuncture at BL-23 and BL-28 on function of the urinary bladder in dogs
2007
Park, H.S. (Animal Clinic with Happiness, Sungnam, Republic of Korea) | Yun, Y.M. (Cheju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea) | Lee, K.K. (Cheju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea), E-mail: leekk@cheju.ac.kr
This study was performed to investigate the effects of urinary acupoint (BL-23, BL-28) by acupuncture (AP) and electroacupuncture (EA) on urinary bladder in dogs. Four healthy male dogs aged within the range of 6~8 months were used in this experiment. For Electrodes implantation on the bladder, dogs were to undergo surgical operation. The purpose of investigating the effect on urinary bladder was to evaluate electromyogram (EMG) changes according to AP or EA at Shen Shu (BL-23), Pang Guang Shu (BL-28) and non-acupoint.
Show more [+] Less [-]A case of idiopathic thrombocytopenia in a Yorkshire terrier dog
2007
Kim, S.L. (Cheju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea) | Cho, C.S. (Kim min jae Animal hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea) | Kim, M.J. (Kim min jae Animal hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea) | Kang, T.Y. (Cheju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea) | Lee, J.M. (Cheju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea) | Park, H.J. (Cheju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea) | Cheong, J.T. (Cheju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea) | Lee, K.K. (Cheju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea) | Yun, Y.M. (Cheju National University, Jeju, Republic of Korea), E-mail: dvmyun@cheju.ac.kr
A 4-year-old spayed female, Yorkshire terrier dog with a history of petechial and ecchymotic hemorrhages on the face, trunk and hind limb was referred to Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Cheju National University. The complete blood count revealed a marked thrombocytopenia (96×10³/㎕). The biochemical profile showed only slightly increased glucose. The coagulation profile such as prothrombin time and activated partial thromboplastin time, was within the reference range. In Giemsa staining, there were no endoparasites like as Babesia spp. on the RBC.
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