• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제36권5호
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• pp.248-252
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• 2019

Tracheal collapse is a common respiratory disease in dogs. There are many ways to treat tracheal collapse, one of which is the use of an intraluminal stent. In this study, we divided 21 dogs into two groups and implant conventional stents and new nitinol stents. Comparison of two groups was based on following, feature of stent fracture, form of stent migration, clinical sign improvement, complication and prognosis. Approaching was established via C-arm under spontaneous breathing and placing a stent at the site of collapse. Using radiographic images, determine stent size accurately. For a comparison of identical condition, all intraluminal stents were placed 10 mm caudal from larynx to 10 mm cranial from carina. In this study, new nitinol stents improve the problems of conventional stents and may be effective in the treatment of tracheal collapse in small dogs.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제34권5호
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• pp.318-324
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• 2017

The objective of this study was to establish kinematic reference ranges for the femorotibial (FT) joint and the patellofemoral (PF) joint in healthy small-breed dogs by measuring 3D kinematics at the walk. Single-plane fluoroscopy was used to image the stifle joints of five healthy beagle dogs while the dogs were walking. 3D bone models of the femur, patella, and tibia were reconstructed by computed tomography scanning of the beagle dogs' hind limbs. The shape-matching technique was used to measure kinematic data from the fluoroscopic images and the 3D bone models. The cranial translation of the tibia during walking was inversely proportional to the FT joint flexion. There were significant correlations between the patellar motion and the tibial motion. The FT joint flexion had a strong correlation with the patellar proximodistal translation and flexion. Additionally, the tibial mediolateral translation had a strong correlation with the patellar shift and tilt. In this study, normal in vivo 3D FT joint and PF joint kinematics were demonstrated, and the average kinematic parameters were determined in walking beagle dogs.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제31권1호
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• pp.31-35
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• 2014

As with humans, overweight or obesity is a major health concern in the companion animal population. A cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey of dog owners attending primary small animal veterinary practices from different areas in Chuncheon, Kangwon province, Korea was undertaken to explore the relationships between socioeconomic and other relevant risk factors associated with canine obesity. In addition, the author was to estimate the prevalence of obesity compared to published literatures for dogs. Owners were asked about dog age, neuter status, feeding habits, dog exercise, household income and owner age. The body condition score (BCS) of the dogs was also assessed. Multivariable binary logistic regression was used to assess the association between BCS and potential risk factors controlling for confounding variables, using odds ratios (OR), 95% confidence intervals (CIs). A total of 275 dogs (136 males and 139 females) aged 1-12 years (mean age $5.6{\pm}3.7$ years) were surveyed in 2013. Of these, 46.9% of dogs (n = 129) were classed as an ideal body shape (BCS = 3), 30.9% (n = 85) were overweight (BCS = 4), 8.4% (n = 23) were obese (BCS = 5) and 13.8% (n = 38) were underweight (BCS = 1 or 2). Neutered males and spayed females had the highest prevalence of obesity (43.4% and 33.9%); intact females had the lowest prevalence of obesity (31.6%). In univariable model, risk factors associated with canine obesity are multifactorial and include owner income, owner age, age of dog, neuter status, frequency of feeding per day, frequency of snacks and consultation with veterinarian on dog's weight. In final multivariable logistic regression model, dogs whose owners reported no consultation with veterinarians for weight management were significantly more likely to be obesity than ideal (OR = 7.6, 95% CI, 4.2-13.8; p < 0.0001). This study showed a high prevalence of obesity in domestic companion dogs. Since this was a cross-sectional study with small samples, the association of canine obesity with risk factors warrants more research. To the author's best knowledge, this is the first Korean study on dog body condition and obesity.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제30권4호
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• pp.288-291
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• 2013

The purpose of the retrospectivestudy was to describe the clinical findings and treatment of intracorneal hemorrhage (ICH) in canine small breeds. The medical records of 6 dogs with ICH (January 2007 to November 2011) were examined to obtain the breed, age, gender, affected eye, cornea area, treatment, and follow-up. A total of 12 corneal areas in 8 eyes were identified in 6 dogs (4 Yorkshire terriers, 1 Poodle, and 1 Maltese). The mean age ${\pm}SD$ at the first presentation was $12.3{\pm}2.8$years, and 5 of 6 dogs were over 12 years old. ICH caused by corneal neovascularization was the most common in the nasal area of cornea (nasal 6/12, superior 4/12, and inferior 2/12) and recurred in different area of same or other cornea in 3 dogs. There were no concomitant corneal diseases at the initial presentation. All dogs affected were treated with combination of topical antibiotics and steroids and subconjuctival injection of steroids. The results showed that ICH can be treated with long-term medical therapies. In addition, further study would be needed to identify specific causes for the intracorneal hemorrhage.

• Journal of Veterinary Science
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• 제21권5호
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• pp.75.1-75.8
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• 2020

Background: Dental diseases are common in dogs and cats, and accurate measurements of dentoalveolar structure are important for planning of treatment. The information that the comparison computed tomography (CT) with dental radiography (DTR) is not yet reported in veterinary medicine. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to compare the DTR with CT of dentoalveolar structures in healthy dogs and cats, and to evaluate the CT images of 2 different slice thicknesses (0.5 and 1.0 mm). Methods: We included 6 dogs (2 Maltese and 1 Spitz, Beagle, Pomeranian, mixed, 1 to 8 years, 4 castrated males, and 2 spayed female) and 6 cats (6 domestic short hair, 8 months to 3 years, 4 castrated male, and 2 spayed female) in this study. We measured the pulp cavity to tooth width ratio (P/T ratio) and periodontal space of maxillary and mandibular canine teeth, maxillary fourth premolar, mandibular first molar, maxillary third premolar and mandibular fourth premolar. Results: P/T ratio and periodontal space in the overall dentition of both dogs and cats were smaller in DTR compared to CT. In addition, CT images at 1.0 mm slice thickness was generally measured to be greater than the images at 0.5 mm slice thickness. Conclusions: The results indicate that CT with thin slice thickness provides more accurate information on the dentoalveolar structures. Additional DTR, therefore, may not be required for evaluating dental structure in small-sized dogs and cats.

• 한국임상수의학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국임상수의학회 2007년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.100-100
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• 2007

• 대한수의학회지
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• 제60권4호
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• pp.187-194
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• 2020

Two small-breed dogs and two cats, with an average body weight of 4.88 kg (range: 4.3-5.5 kg), suffered hindlimb lameness due to luxation with or without fractures of the tarsocrural joint. These patients underwent tarsocrural arthrodesis with epoxy putty external skeletal fixator. The animals' skins were incised minimally, and the articular cartilage of the tarsocrural joint was removed, followed by autogenous cancellous bone grafting. Epoxy putty and positive Centerface®, pins with diameters 1.2 mm and 2.0 mm, were used for connecting bar and as a full pin fixation, respectively. All the patients regained the ability to bear weight on the affected limb within 3-7 days and resumed a normal gait within 9-15 weeks. The external skeletal fixator frame was removed within 13-17 weeks without major complications. Tarsocrural arthrodesis using epoxy putty external skeletal fixator resulted in excellent outcomes without severe postoperative complications in this study. Epoxy putty external skeletal fixator can be a valuable surgical option for tarsocrural arthrodesis in patients weighing less than 5.5 kg.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제40권1호
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• pp.62-67
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• 2023

Paraneoplastic hypereosinophilia, characterized by the infiltration of eosinophils into systemic organs, has rarely been reported in dogs with intestinal lymphoma. A 12-year-old spayed female Maltese with eosinophilia in the peripheral blood and ascites was found to have muscular layer thickening in the small intestine. Histologically, there was transmural infiltration of small to intermediate sized neoplastic lymphocytes that were immunohistochemically CD3-/CD79a-. PCR for antigen receptor rearrangement demonstrated clonal T cell receptor gene population. A moderate number of eosinophils were present along with neoplastic lymphocytes in the small intestine, and eosinophil infiltration was also noted in the abdominal lymph nodes and spleen. The present case reports intestinal T-cell lymphoma with generalized paraneoplastic hypereosinophilia. Clinicians should be aware that hypereosinophilia can be found in the organs, body cavity fluid, and peripheral blood of dogs with intestinal lymphoma.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제32권5호
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• pp.399-403
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• 2015

복막투석은 혈액에서부터 오는 체액과 노폐물을 교환하는 복강내의 막인 복막을 이용한 투석방법으로, 신부전과 중독증 환자에서의 치료법이다. 본 연구에서는 신부전증 개에서 자동투석기를 이용한 복막투석의 치료효율과 합병증에 대해 평가하였다. 10마리의 개를 대상으로 Swan neck 카테터(Neonatal, Coviden)와 자동 복막투석기를 사용하여 복막투석을 실시하였고, 그 효과는 요소감소율(urea reduction ratio)로 평가하였다. 평균 크레아틴닌 감소율과 평균 요소감소율은 $7.09{\pm}3.84$과 $145.8{\pm}48.5$였다. 평균 투석횟수는 $6{\pm}1$회 였다. 투석치료후 유의성 있는 요소의 감소가 7/10 개에서 관찰되었고, 유의성 있는 크레아틴의 감소가 9/10 개에서 관찰되었다. 요소의 감소율이 크레아틴 감소율보다 더 높게 관찰되었다. 1회 투석당 요소와 크레아틴닌의 감소율은 $0.064{\pm}0.023$과 $0.065{\pm}0.023$이 였다. 본 연구에서의 복막투석에 따른 합병증은 카테터 막힘, 투석액의 피하누출, 패혈성 복막염, 저알부민혈증, 과수화 등이었다. Swan neck 카테터와 자동 복막투석기를 이용한 복막투석은 임상에서 적용 가능하였으며 본 연구를 통하여 성공적인 복막투석의 가능성을 보여주었다. 하지만 합병증을 최소화하기 위해서는 주의 깊은 모니터링이 필요할 것으로 판단된다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제32권1호
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• pp.5-8
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• 2015

D-dimer란 섬유소분해산물로 응고혈액이 섬유소용해 후에 혈액 내에 보이는 작은 단백질 파편이다. D-dimer의 농도는 혈전증과 혈전색전증을 결정하기 위해서 널리 사용되고 있다. 인의에서 혈전색전증의 주요 원인 중 하나는 울혈성 심부전이기 때문에, 금번 연구에서 만성 이첨판 폐쇄부전증에 의한 울혈성 심부전의 다양한 심각도를 가진 개들에서 혈전색전증의 정도와 위험성을 조사하였다. 혈장 d-dimer의 농도는 건강한 개 20마리와 만성 이첨판 폐쇄부전증에 의해 울혈성 심부전에 이환된 다양한 중등도의 30마리 개에서 평가되었다. D-dimer의 농도는 상품화 된 키트로 측정하였다. 혈장 D-dimer의 농도는 건강한 개체 집단과 만성 이첨판 폐쇄부전증에 이환된 집단 사이에 유의적인 차이는 존재하지 않았다. 게다가, d-dimer의 농도는 심초음파 인덱스 중 대동맥대 좌심방비, 대동맥대 좌심실 이완말기 직경비와 연관성이 보이지 않았고, 이번 연구 집단의 심부전의 심각도와도 연관성이 존재하지 않았다. 따라서 금번 연구는 심부전을 가진 개에서 혈전색전증의 정도가 심하지 않거나 혈장 d-dimer의 농도 검사 자체가 개의 혈전색전증을 발견하는데 신뢰하지 못하다는 점을 암시하고 있다.