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View article: Clinical, Histological, and Immunohistochemical Insights into a Canine Hepatic Myofibroblastic Sarcoma
Clinical, Histological, and Immunohistochemical Insights into a Canine Hepatic Myofibroblastic Sarcoma Open
Hepatic sarcomas are rare and aggressive tumors in veterinary medicine, with limited reports in the literature. This case report describes a canine hepatic myofibroblastic sarcoma in a 5-year-old spayed female Dobermann. The dog presented …
View article: Computed Tomography Assessment of Retained Testes in Dogs
Computed Tomography Assessment of Retained Testes in Dogs Open
Cryptorchidism consists in the failure of one or both testicles to fully descend into the scrotum. The position of the retained testes can be abdominal or inguinal and may occur unilaterally or bilaterally. This retrospective, multi-center…
View article: Use of 2D‐Shear Wave Elastography for the Evaluation of Lens in Horses
Use of 2D‐Shear Wave Elastography for the Evaluation of Lens in Horses Open
Although lens diseases are uncommon in horses, they can be disabling in advanced stages. The B‐mode ultrasound is useful for diagnosing and monitoring the progression of ocular diseases such as cataracts. Elastography is an ultrasonographi…
View article: Artificial Intelligence in Chest Radiography—A Comparative Review of Human and Veterinary Medicine
Artificial Intelligence in Chest Radiography—A Comparative Review of Human and Veterinary Medicine Open
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into chest radiography (CXR) has greatly impacted both human and veterinary medicine, enhancing diagnostic speed, accuracy, and efficiency. In human medicine, AI has been extensively studied,…
View article: Feasibility of shear wave elastography (2D -SWE) to evaluate cristalline lens in healthy dogs
Feasibility of shear wave elastography (2D -SWE) to evaluate cristalline lens in healthy dogs Open
It can be concluded that 2D SWE is a rapid and non-invasive US-based technique able to assess lens mechanical properties in companion animals since it is characterized by high reliability and reproducibility, providing also information reg…
View article: Comparison Between Strain and 2D Shear Wave Elastography of Testes in Healthy Dogs
Comparison Between Strain and 2D Shear Wave Elastography of Testes in Healthy Dogs Open
Sonoelastography is a rapid and non-invasive ultrasound-based technique to assess tissue elasticity. Interest in this technique’s application in veterinary medicine is progressively increasing, with preliminary reports also available to as…
View article: APAVAC Immunotherapy for the Adjuvant Treatment of a Canine Mucosal Melanoma
APAVAC Immunotherapy for the Adjuvant Treatment of a Canine Mucosal Melanoma Open
An 11-year-old spayed female Beagle presented with tenesmus and was identified with a rectal wall mass. Diagnostic imaging (abdominal ultrasound and computed tomography) localised the mass in the right rectal wall and documented no evidenc…
View article: B-Flow and Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) Features of Subcutaneous Masses and Nodular Lesions in Dogs
B-Flow and Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound (CEUS) Features of Subcutaneous Masses and Nodular Lesions in Dogs Open
Subcutaneous lesions in dogs are common in clinical practice. This prospective clinical study aims to compare B-flow and CEUS for the characterization of subcutaneous lesions evaluating their usefulness to distinguish benign subcutaneous l…
View article: Strain Elastography Evaluation of Patellar Tendons in Dogs after TPLO/TTA for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Qualitative and Semiquantitative Evaluation Compared with Healthy Subjects
Strain Elastography Evaluation of Patellar Tendons in Dogs after TPLO/TTA for Cranial Cruciate Ligament Rupture, Qualitative and Semiquantitative Evaluation Compared with Healthy Subjects Open
Strain elastography (SE) evaluates tissue stiffness, providing qualitative and semiquantitative evaluation, with a strain ratio (SR) > 1 indicating that the target lesion is stiffer than the reference tissue. The patellar tendon has been d…
View article: Assessment of the quality of life of cats affected by paraparesis/paraplegia and urinary retention, and their impact on caregivers
Assessment of the quality of life of cats affected by paraparesis/paraplegia and urinary retention, and their impact on caregivers Open
Objectives In cats affected by severe thoracolumbar spinal cord pathologies, paraplegia and paraparesis, often accompanied by urinary retention, pose significant challenges, impacting both the cats’ welfare and owners’ lives. This study ai…
View article: Use of a quadratus lumborum block in queens undergoing ovariectomy: a randomised controlled trial
Use of a quadratus lumborum block in queens undergoing ovariectomy: a randomised controlled trial Open
Objectives The aim of the study was to evaluate the perioperative analgesic effect of a quadratus lumborum (QL) block in queens undergoing ovariectomy. Methods A total of 37 healthy queens admitted for elective ovariectomy were randomised …
View article: Clinical efficacy of a parasiticide formulation containing eprinomectin, esafoxolaner and praziquantel (NexGard® Combo) in the treatment of natural feline aelurostrongylosis and troglostrongylosis
Clinical efficacy of a parasiticide formulation containing eprinomectin, esafoxolaner and praziquantel (NexGard® Combo) in the treatment of natural feline aelurostrongylosis and troglostrongylosis Open
The metastrongyloids Aelurostrongylus abstrusus and Troglostrongylus brevior are primary causes of feline clinical respiratory disease. The present field trial evaluated the clinical efficacy of a spot-on formulation containing eprinomecti…
View article: Phenotypic Characterization of the Martina Franca Donkey: An Endangered Italian Donkey Breed
Phenotypic Characterization of the Martina Franca Donkey: An Endangered Italian Donkey Breed Open
The Martina Franca (MF) donkey breed (Equus asinus) primarily inhabits the rural areas surrounding the homonymous municipality, as well as neighboring municipalities in the provinces of Bari and Brindisi, all located in the Apulia region o…
View article: Use of Caudal Quadratus Lumborum Block with Ropivacaine as Part of an Opioid-Free Analgesic Protocol in Dogs Undergoing Orchiectomy: A Randomized Trial
Use of Caudal Quadratus Lumborum Block with Ropivacaine as Part of an Opioid-Free Analgesic Protocol in Dogs Undergoing Orchiectomy: A Randomized Trial Open
In veterinary medicine, the use of loco-regional anesthesia techniques is increasing. The Quadratus Lumborum block (QL) is an interfascial loco-regional technique that involves the release of local anesthetic (LA) between the Quadratus Lum…
View article: Efficacy of a topical formulation containing eprinomectin, esafoxolaner and praziquantel (NexGard<sup>®</sup> Combo) in the treatment of natural respiratory capillariosis of cats
Efficacy of a topical formulation containing eprinomectin, esafoxolaner and praziquantel (NexGard<sup>®</sup> Combo) in the treatment of natural respiratory capillariosis of cats Open
Feline pulmonary capillariosis is a significant disorder due to its distribution and clinical impact. This study evaluated the safety and efficacy of two administrations 28 days apart of a topical solution containing esafoxolaner, eprinome…
View article: A Comparison of the Intrarectal and Intramuscular Effects of a Dexmedetomidine, Ketamine and Midazolam Mixture on Tear Production in Cats: A Randomized Controlled Trial
A Comparison of the Intrarectal and Intramuscular Effects of a Dexmedetomidine, Ketamine and Midazolam Mixture on Tear Production in Cats: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Cats are often easily stressed and uncooperative. The use of sedative agents in the feline species is widely used to perform even minor clinical and diagnostic procedures. The aim of this study is to assess the impact on tear film producti…
View article: Evaluation of Presumptive Normal Feline Tonsils with Low-Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Preliminary Retrospective Study
Evaluation of Presumptive Normal Feline Tonsils with Low-Field Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Preliminary Retrospective Study Open
Palatine tonsils are lymphoid organs, whose anatomic localization gives them a role against antigens entering the body during feeding and breathing. In human medicine, MRI is used to investigate tonsillar diseases. In veterinary medicine, …
View article: Ependymal cyst in the caudal cranial fossa of a young Belgian Malinois dog with abnormal cerebrospinal fluid findings
Ependymal cyst in the caudal cranial fossa of a young Belgian Malinois dog with abnormal cerebrospinal fluid findings Open
Fluid-filled cavities within the brain are well-recognized in human and veterinary medicine. Congenital or acquired brain cystic lesions could be isolated or associated with other diseases. Clinical signs related to cysts depend on their s…
View article: Ultrasonography and Sonoelastography Characteristics of Benign vs. Malignant Mesenteric Lymph Nodes in Cats: An Update
Ultrasonography and Sonoelastography Characteristics of Benign vs. Malignant Mesenteric Lymph Nodes in Cats: An Update Open
(1) Background: Strain elastography (SE) is an ultrasound-based technique able to non-invasively assess tissue elasticity, with malignant tissues being stiffer than normal tissues. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the diagnostic pe…
View article: Thoracoscopic Assisted PleuralPortTM Application in Seven Dogs Affected by Chronic Pleural Effusion
Thoracoscopic Assisted PleuralPortTM Application in Seven Dogs Affected by Chronic Pleural Effusion Open
Chronic non-septic pleural effusion is a condition that frequently may occur because of lung or pleural neoplasia, or chylothorax refractory to surgical treatment, in dogs. Effusion management can be performed with multiple pleurocenteses …
View article: Data from Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded Chemoimmunotherapy Clinical Trial in a Pet Dog Model of Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
Data from Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded Chemoimmunotherapy Clinical Trial in a Pet Dog Model of Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma Open
Purpose: Active immunotherapy is a promising antitumoral strategy; however its use in combination with chemotherapy in dogs with large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) remains largely untested. Heat shock proteins (HSP) bind the small peptid…
View article: Supplementary Methods from Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded Chemoimmunotherapy Clinical Trial in a Pet Dog Model of Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
Supplementary Methods from Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded Chemoimmunotherapy Clinical Trial in a Pet Dog Model of Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma Open
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View article: Data from Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded Chemoimmunotherapy Clinical Trial in a Pet Dog Model of Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
Data from Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded Chemoimmunotherapy Clinical Trial in a Pet Dog Model of Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma Open
Purpose: Active immunotherapy is a promising antitumoral strategy; however its use in combination with chemotherapy in dogs with large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) remains largely untested. Heat shock proteins (HSP) bind the small peptid…
View article: Supplementary Methods from Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded Chemoimmunotherapy Clinical Trial in a Pet Dog Model of Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma
Supplementary Methods from Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blinded Chemoimmunotherapy Clinical Trial in a Pet Dog Model of Diffuse Large B-cell Lymphoma Open
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View article: Skeletal muscle dissemination in a dog with T‐cell lymphoma
Skeletal muscle dissemination in a dog with T‐cell lymphoma Open
A 5‐year‐old spayed female American Staffordshire was referred for weakness, reluctance to move and distension of the abdomen. Three weeks before, the dog underwent surgery for excision of a nodular mass suspected to be a non‐epitheliotrop…
View article: Use of Transversus Abdominis Plane and Intercostal Blocks in Bitches Undergoing Laparoscopic Ovariectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Use of Transversus Abdominis Plane and Intercostal Blocks in Bitches Undergoing Laparoscopic Ovariectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
In humans and dogs, loco-regional anesthesia is associated with lower peri-operative opioid consumption and less related side effects. The combination of transversus abdominis plane (TAP) and intercostal blocks can be used to desensitize t…
View article: Two-Port Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy in Dogs
Two-Port Laparoscopic Adrenalectomy in Dogs Open
The gold-standard treatment for functional tumors is adrenalectomy, and the procedure can be either open or laparoscopic. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy (LA) is a minimally invasive technique designated for small–medium-sized adrenal tumors wi…
View article: Development of Real-Time Kinematic Magnetic Resonance Imaging (kMRI) Techniques for Studying the Kinematics of the Spine and Joints in Dogs—Preliminary Study on Cadavers
Development of Real-Time Kinematic Magnetic Resonance Imaging (kMRI) Techniques for Studying the Kinematics of the Spine and Joints in Dogs—Preliminary Study on Cadavers Open
Kinematic MRI (kMRI) is a novel human imaging technique that couples the excellent soft tissue contrast and multiplanar capabilities of traditional MRI with kinematic potential. The study’s goals are: (1) testing the feasibility of spinal …
View article: Volumetric assessment and longitudinal changes of subcortical structures in formalinized Beagle brains
Volumetric assessment and longitudinal changes of subcortical structures in formalinized Beagle brains Open
High field MRI is an advanced technique for diagnostic and research purposes on animal models, such as the Beagle dog. In this context, studies on neuroscience applications, e.g. aging and neuro-pathologies, are currently increasing. This …
View article: Comparison of Certain Intrarectal versus Intramuscular Pharmacodynamic Effects of Ketamine, Dexmedetomidine and Midazolam in Cats
Comparison of Certain Intrarectal versus Intramuscular Pharmacodynamic Effects of Ketamine, Dexmedetomidine and Midazolam in Cats Open
The aim of this clinical trial was to evaluate the impacts of administration via the intrarectal route (IR) in cats on their heart and respiratory rates, blood pressure, body temperature, and sedation quality compared to the intramuscular …