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View article: Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Canine Hip Dysplasia: Comparison with FCI Radiographic Scoring System
Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Canine Hip Dysplasia: Comparison with FCI Radiographic Scoring System Open
Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is a common orthopedic condition characterized by joint laxity, abnormal femoral head development, and osteoarthritis. Radiography remains the gold standard in diagnosis; however, ultrasonography (US) can detect …
View article: Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Canine Hip Dysplasia: Comparison with FCI Radiographic Scoring System
Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Canine Hip Dysplasia: Comparison with FCI Radiographic Scoring System Open
Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) is a common orthopedic condition characterized by joint laxity, abnormal femoral head development, and osteoarthritis. Radiography remains the gold standard in diagnosis; however, ultrasonography (US) can detect …
View article: A Computer-Aided Approach to Canine Hip Dysplasia Assessment: Measuring Femoral Head–Acetabulum Distance with Deep Learning
A Computer-Aided Approach to Canine Hip Dysplasia Assessment: Measuring Femoral Head–Acetabulum Distance with Deep Learning Open
Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) screening relies on radiographic assessment, but traditional scoring methods often lack consistency due to inter-rater variability. This study presents an AI-driven system for automated measurement of the femoral…
View article: Diagnostic Accuracy of Lung Ultrasound in Rabbit Subclinical Lung Lesions
Diagnostic Accuracy of Lung Ultrasound in Rabbit Subclinical Lung Lesions Open
Rabbits are commonly affected by subclinical lung diseases. Computed tomography (CT) is the gold standard for diagnosing rabbit lung diseases but is not widely available and requires anesthesia, delaying diagnosis. Lung ultrasound (LUS) ha…
View article: Intraoperative Effect of a Bilateral Ultrasound-Guided Quadratus Lumborum Block in Cats Undergoing Ovariectomy
Intraoperative Effect of a Bilateral Ultrasound-Guided Quadratus Lumborum Block in Cats Undergoing Ovariectomy Open
Objective: Investigate the effect of bilateral ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block (QLB) in the need for additional opioid administration in response to intraoperative nociception during ovariectomy in cats. Methods: Thirty-six fera…
View article: Ultrasonographic Ventral Hip Joint Approach and Relationship with Joint Laxity in Estrela Mountain Dogs
Ultrasonographic Ventral Hip Joint Approach and Relationship with Joint Laxity in Estrela Mountain Dogs Open
Hip dysplasia (HD) is a prevalent disease in medium- to large-breed dogs, characterized by joint laxity and degenerative joint changes. The early diagnosis of HD poses significant challenges, as radiographic imaging often identifies the di…
View article: The Impact of a Western Diet and Resistance Training in a Rat Model of Mammary Cancer
The Impact of a Western Diet and Resistance Training in a Rat Model of Mammary Cancer Open
This study aimed to investigate the impact of a Western diet and resistance training on cardiac remodeling in a rat model of chemically induced mammary cancer. Fifty-six female Wistar rats were randomly assigned to one of eight experimenta…
View article: Imaging Studies of the Stifle Joint in Puma concolor (Linnaeus, 1771)
Imaging Studies of the Stifle Joint in Puma concolor (Linnaeus, 1771) Open
Although the stifle joint of wild felines shares several characteristics observed in domestic cats, other characteristics are specific to each species. This study aimed to evaluate the stifle joints of eight Puma concolor, including two yo…
View article: Ultrasonographic Ventral Hip Joint Approach and Relationship with Joint Laxity in Estrela Mountain Dogs
Ultrasonographic Ventral Hip Joint Approach and Relationship with Joint Laxity in Estrela Mountain Dogs Open
Hip dysplasia (HD) is a prevalent disease in medium to large-breed dogs, characterized by joint laxity and degenerative joint changes. Early diagnosis of HD poses significant challenges, as radiographic imaging often identifies the disease…
View article: Measurement of hip laxity by distraction radiography in young crab-eating foxes (Cerdocyon thous)
Measurement of hip laxity by distraction radiography in young crab-eating foxes (Cerdocyon thous) Open
This study aimed to measure hip laxity using distraction-stress radiography in young crab-eating foxes. Eight free-ranging crab-eating foxes (Cerdocyon thous), six males and two females, with a mean age of 4 months and weighing from 3.5 to…
View article: Automated Assessment of Pelvic Longitudinal Rotation Using Computer Vision in Canine Hip Dysplasia Screening
Automated Assessment of Pelvic Longitudinal Rotation Using Computer Vision in Canine Hip Dysplasia Screening Open
Canine hip dysplasia (CHD) screening relies on accurate positioning in the ventrodorsal hip extended (VDHE) view, as even mild pelvic rotation can affect CHD scoring and impact breeding decisions. This study aimed to assess the association…
View article: Evaluation of the Effects of Sedation and Anesthesia on Total Lung Volume and Attenuation in Rabbit Lung CT Exams
Evaluation of the Effects of Sedation and Anesthesia on Total Lung Volume and Attenuation in Rabbit Lung CT Exams Open
Respiratory disease is common in rabbits, but subclinical conditions can be challenging to diagnose and may cause respiratory problems during anesthesia. CT is the preferred method for diagnosing lung diseases, but anesthesia can alter lun…
View article: Imaging Studies of the Stifle Joint in Puma concolor (Linnaeus, 1771)
Imaging Studies of the Stifle Joint in Puma concolor (Linnaeus, 1771) Open
Although the stifle joint of wild felines shares several characteristics observed in domestic cats, others are specific to each species. This study aimed to evaluate the stifle joints of eight Puma concolor, including two young and six adu…
View article: Evaluation of the Effects of Sedation and Anesthesia on Total Lung Volume and Attenuation in Rabbit Lung CT Exams
Evaluation of the Effects of Sedation and Anesthesia on Total Lung Volume and Attenuation in Rabbit Lung CT Exams Open
Respiratory diseases are common in rabbits, but subclinical conditions can be challenging to diagnose and may cause respiratory problems during anesthesia. CT is the preferred method for diagnosing lung diseases, but anesthesia can alter l…
View article: Realistic Aspects of Cardiac Ultrasound in Rats: Practical Tips for Improved Examination
Realistic Aspects of Cardiac Ultrasound in Rats: Practical Tips for Improved Examination Open
Echocardiography is a reliable and non-invasive method for assessing cardiac structure and function in both clinical and experimental settings, offering valuable insights into disease progression and treatment efficacy. The successful appl…
View article: Deep learning-based automated assessment of canine hip dysplasia
Deep learning-based automated assessment of canine hip dysplasia Open
Radiographic canine hip dysplasia (CHD) diagnosis is crucial for breeding selection and disease management, delaying progression and alleviating the associated pain. Radiography is the primary imaging modality for CHD diagnosis, and visual…
View article: Morphometric Assessment of the Hip Joint in a Functional Dysplastic Rabbit Model
Morphometric Assessment of the Hip Joint in a Functional Dysplastic Rabbit Model Open
The present study investigates the morphometric changes in the hip joint in a surgically induced rabbit model of hip dysplasia through the sectioning of the ligamentum capitis femoris and pelvic limb immobilization. A total of seventeen ra…
View article: Comparison between Bilateral Ultrasound-Guided Quadratus Lumborum Block and Sacrococcygeal Epidural in Cats Undergoing Ovariectomy
Comparison between Bilateral Ultrasound-Guided Quadratus Lumborum Block and Sacrococcygeal Epidural in Cats Undergoing Ovariectomy Open
Background: Ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block (QLB) and sacrococcygeal epidural anaesthesia (ScE) have been used for neutering cats, providing effective pain relief. Objectives: To compare the effects of the QLB with those of ScE …
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Abstracts Open
Introduction:The nociception induced during surgical procedures may be related to the development of complications such as chronic pain.The use of regional anesthesia is effective in nociception reduction.The quadratus lumborum block is an…
View article: Investigating the Architecture and Characteristics of Asian Hornet Nests: A Biomimetics Examination of Structure and Materials
Investigating the Architecture and Characteristics of Asian Hornet Nests: A Biomimetics Examination of Structure and Materials Open
This study investigates the internal architecture of Asian hornet nests (AHNs) using advanced imaging techniques, such as CT scanning and X-ray radiography, to understand their construction and function. The primary objective and significa…
View article: Establishment of an ultrasound-guided protocol for the assessment of hip joint osteoarthritis in rabbits–A sonoanatomic study
Establishment of an ultrasound-guided protocol for the assessment of hip joint osteoarthritis in rabbits–A sonoanatomic study Open
Ultrasound (US) has emerged as one of the most applied imaging tools to diagnose musculoskeletal disorders and assist in guided intra-articular administrations. Nevertheless, in evaluating the rabbit hip joint, there is a need for an ultra…
View article: Femoral Neck Thickness Index as an Indicator of Proximal Femur Bone Modeling
Femoral Neck Thickness Index as an Indicator of Proximal Femur Bone Modeling Open
The alteration in the shape of the femoral neck is an important radiographic sign for scoring canine hip dysplasia (CHD). Previous studies have reported that the femoral neck thickness (FNT) is greater in dogs with hip joint dysplasia, bec…
View article: Femoral parallelism: evaluation and impact of variation on canine hip dysplasia assessment
Femoral parallelism: evaluation and impact of variation on canine hip dysplasia assessment Open
Adequate radiographic positioning on the X-ray table is paramount for canine hip dysplasia (HD) screening. The aims of this study were to evaluate femoral parallelism on normal ventrodorsal hip extended (VDHE) view and the effect of femora…
View article: Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Imaging: An Overview
Artificial Intelligence in Veterinary Imaging: An Overview Open
Artificial intelligence and machine learning have been increasingly used in the medical imaging field in the past few years. The evaluation of medical images is very subjective and complex, and therefore the application of artificial intel…
View article: Active learning for data efficient semantic segmentation of canine bones in radiographs
Active learning for data efficient semantic segmentation of canine bones in radiographs Open
X-ray bone semantic segmentation is one crucial task in medical imaging. Due to deep learning's emergence, it was possible to build high-precision models. However, these models require a large quantity of annotated data. Furthermore, seman…
View article: Acetabular Coverage Area Occupied by the Femoral Head as an Indicator of Hip Congruency
Acetabular Coverage Area Occupied by the Femoral Head as an Indicator of Hip Congruency Open
Accurate radiographic screening evaluation is essential in the genetic control of canine HD, however, the qualitative assessment of hip congruency introduces some subjectivity, leading to excessive variability in scoring. The main objectiv…
View article: Comparison of dorsoventral and ventrodorsal approaches for ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block in cats: a cadaver study
Comparison of dorsoventral and ventrodorsal approaches for ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block in cats: a cadaver study Open
The DV approach to the QL-Pm plane could be an alternative to the VD approach. Both approaches seem capable of reaching the spinal nerves, the sympathetic trunk and both splanchnic and coeliac nerves in feline cadavers.
View article: A Case of XX Disorder of Sexual Development in a Female-Phenotype Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus L.) Associated with Antlers Growth with Retained Velvet
A Case of XX Disorder of Sexual Development in a Female-Phenotype Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus L.) Associated with Antlers Growth with Retained Velvet Open
A 3-to-4-year-old roe deer (Capreolus capreolus L.) was admitted to the Veterinary Hospital. Although it showed well-developed antlers with retained velvet, an external female appearance and genitalia were evident. External biometrical mea…