Hypoadrenocortical Crisis-like Transient Hyponatremia and Hyperkalemia in a Near-Term Pregnant Dog
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Kang Ji-houn
(Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University)
Kim Min-jun (Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) Cho Min-haeng (Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) Chang Dong-woo (Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) Kang Hyun-gu (Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) Kim Ill-hwa (Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) Na Ki-jeong (Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) Yang Mhan-pyo (Veterinary Medical Center, College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) |
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