Hwi‐Yool Kim

Repair of a Large Congenital Peritoneopericardial Diaphragmatic Hernia with Canine Small Intestinal Submucosa Patch Reinforcement in a Dog: A Case Report

Peritoneopericardial diaphragmatic hernia (PPDH) is a congenital anomaly allowing communication between the peritoneal and pericardial cavities. Surgical repair of large diaphragmatic defects can be challenging due to insufficient tissue for primary closure. A 2-year-old intact f...

Salvage Surgery Including Rectal Wall Vas Deferens Pexy for Recurrent Bilateral Perineal Hernia with Bladder Retroflexion in a Dog: A Case Report

Bladder retroflexion associated with perineal hernia may cause urinary dysfunction, and surgical correction can be challenging after repeated procedures because of extensive adhesions and altered anatomy. An 11-year-old, 7.5 kg, castrated male Pomeranian was referred for recurren...

Carcinoma of Unknown Primary Origin Presenting as Rapidly Progressive Multifocal Skeletal Lesions and Fatal Systemic Thrombosis in a Dog: A Case Report

Carcinoma of unknown primary origin (CUP) involving the skeletal system is rare in dogs and may closely mimic primary bone neoplasia or multicentric lymphoma, creating substantial diagnostic challenges. A 15-year-old spayed female Jindo-mix dog was referred for rapidly progressiv...