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Feline morbillivirus (FeMV) was isolated for the first time in 2012 with an association with chronic kidney disease (CKD) suggested. This study aimed at investigating in cats from southern Italy FeMV prevalence and risk factors for exposure to FeMV, including the relationship with CKD; sequencing amplicons and analyzing phylogeny of PCR positive samples. Blood serum, K3EDTA blood and urine samples from 223 cats were investigated. Ten carcasses were also evaluated. FeMV RNA was detected in 2.4% (5/211) blood and 16.1% (36/223) urine samples. One carcass tested positive by qPCRFeMV from kidney, urinary bladder, and submandibular lymph nodes. Antibodies against FeMV were detected in 14.5% (28/193) cats. We followed up 27 cats (13 FeMV positive cats) and documented in some cases urine shedding after up to 360 days. Older and foundling cats and cats living in rescue catteries, were more frequently infected with FeMV. A significant correlation between FeMV and higher serum creatinine values or low urine specific gravity was found. FeMV positivity was significantly associated with retroviral infection, and the presence of some clinical signs apart from CKD clinicopathological markers. Our study highlights the possibility of a link between FeMV exposure and CKD and a general impairment of feline health.
Giulia Donato; Marisa Masucci; Eliana De Luca; Angela Alibrandi; Massimo De Majo; Shadia Berjaoui; Camillo Martino; Cyndi Mangano; Alessio Lorusso; Maria Pennisi. Feline Morbillivirus in Southern Italy: Epidemiology, Clinico-Pathological Features and Phylogenetic Analysis in Cats. Viruses 2021, 13, 1449 .
AMA StyleGiulia Donato, Marisa Masucci, Eliana De Luca, Angela Alibrandi, Massimo De Majo, Shadia Berjaoui, Camillo Martino, Cyndi Mangano, Alessio Lorusso, Maria Pennisi. Feline Morbillivirus in Southern Italy: Epidemiology, Clinico-Pathological Features and Phylogenetic Analysis in Cats. Viruses. 2021; 13 (8):1449.
Chicago/Turabian StyleGiulia Donato; Marisa Masucci; Eliana De Luca; Angela Alibrandi; Massimo De Majo; Shadia Berjaoui; Camillo Martino; Cyndi Mangano; Alessio Lorusso; Maria Pennisi. 2021. "Feline Morbillivirus in Southern Italy: Epidemiology, Clinico-Pathological Features and Phylogenetic Analysis in Cats." Viruses 13, no. 8: 1449.
Epilepsy is the most common chronic neurological disorder of dogs and requires a substantial commitment by the pet owner. The aim of this study was to evaluate how Italian owners of epileptic dogs receiving long-term treatment perceived their own quality of life (QoL) and that of their pet, using a list of key questions. A questionnaire was sent to owners of dogs affected by recurrent seizures and treated with antiepileptic drugs for at least three months. The questions included signalment, medical history and physical, social and psychological aspects associated with managing an epileptic dog. Eighty complete questionnaires were obtained. Most owners surveyed had a positive opinion on their dog’s QoL and they did not believe that commitment to managing their animals was a limitation of QoL. Dog QoL, seizure, frequency and severity were considered the most important factors in evaluating the efficacy of the antiepileptic treatment. The evaluation of the different aspects of QoL can help veterinary professionals understand the need for correct and exhaustive information provided to owners and the development of therapeutic plans and follow up, corresponding to the needs of dogs and owners.
Marisa Masucci; Valeria Di Stefano; Giulia Donato; Cyndi Mangano; Massimo De Majo. How Owners of Epileptic Dogs Living in Italy Evaluate Their Quality of Life and That of Their Pet: A Survey Study. Veterinary Sciences 2021, 8, 140 .
AMA StyleMarisa Masucci, Valeria Di Stefano, Giulia Donato, Cyndi Mangano, Massimo De Majo. How Owners of Epileptic Dogs Living in Italy Evaluate Their Quality of Life and That of Their Pet: A Survey Study. Veterinary Sciences. 2021; 8 (8):140.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarisa Masucci; Valeria Di Stefano; Giulia Donato; Cyndi Mangano; Massimo De Majo. 2021. "How Owners of Epileptic Dogs Living in Italy Evaluate Their Quality of Life and That of Their Pet: A Survey Study." Veterinary Sciences 8, no. 8: 140.
Canine leishmaniosis (CanL) is responsible for splenic pathological changes. The main features detectable from ultrasound examination are splenomegaly and diffuse alterations of the echostructure. The study aimed to highlight whether these ultrasound changes are related to the severity of the disease or to a modification of splenic microvascularization that can be detected in vivo through contrast-enhanced ultrasonography (CEUS). Twenty-five adult dogs tested for CanL were enrolled in this prospective, controlled study and staged according to LeishVet guidelines. Bidimensional ultrasonography revealed that splenomegaly was seen in 50% of the affected dogs, and diffuse parenchymal changes were seen in more than 60% of dogs with splenomegaly, showing a positive correlation with severity of the disease; therefore, splenomegaly could be of prognostic significance. CEUS showed that a persistent heterogeneous distribution pattern appeared only in spleens with diffuse echostructure alterations. The evaluation of quantitative CEUS parameters regarding the volume and velocity of flow in three regions of interest did not show differences between affected and control dogs. Diffuse spleen microvascular modifications evidenced by CEUS were reported for the first time in dogs with CanL. In endemic areas, CanL could be included in the differential diagnoses list when detecting splenic alterations in dogs.
Massimo De Majo; Giulia Donato; Marisa Masucci; Cyndi Mangano; Maria Persichetti; Luigi Liotta; Giuseppe Mazzullo; Rosanna Visalli; Marco Quartuccio; Nicola Iannelli; Santo Cristarella; Maria Pennisi. Bidimensional and Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography of the Spleen in Dogs Affected by Leishmaniosis. Animals 2021, 11, 1437 .
AMA StyleMassimo De Majo, Giulia Donato, Marisa Masucci, Cyndi Mangano, Maria Persichetti, Luigi Liotta, Giuseppe Mazzullo, Rosanna Visalli, Marco Quartuccio, Nicola Iannelli, Santo Cristarella, Maria Pennisi. Bidimensional and Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography of the Spleen in Dogs Affected by Leishmaniosis. Animals. 2021; 11 (5):1437.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMassimo De Majo; Giulia Donato; Marisa Masucci; Cyndi Mangano; Maria Persichetti; Luigi Liotta; Giuseppe Mazzullo; Rosanna Visalli; Marco Quartuccio; Nicola Iannelli; Santo Cristarella; Maria Pennisi. 2021. "Bidimensional and Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasonography of the Spleen in Dogs Affected by Leishmaniosis." Animals 11, no. 5: 1437.
Pyometra is considered the most common disease in intact bitches, being associated with potentially life-threatening disorders. Myocardial damage is a potentially life-threatening consequence of pyometra. The aim of this study was to describe the electrocardiographic patterns in bitches affected by closed cervix pyometra, to assess the clinical relevance of electrocardiographic changes with the occurrence of pyometra, and to relate their severity with laboratory and clinical findings. A total of 39 bitches with closed cervix pyometra and 10 healthy female dogs were included in this study. During the hospitalization, bitches underwent a complete physical examination. An electrocardiographic examination before the ovariohysterectomy was performed. Blood samples for biochemical and hematological analysis were also evaluated. Bitches suffering pyometra at least one arrhythmia 31/39 (79.4%), sinus tachycardia (22/39, ÷56.4%), ventricular premature complexes (9/39, ÷23%), increased amplitude of T wave (7/39, ÷17.9%), ST depression (4/39, ÷10.2%), second-degree atrioventricular block (2/39, ÷5.1%), increase of QT interval (2/39, ÷5.1%), sinus bradycardia (2/39, ÷5.1%), and first-degree atrioventricular block (1/39, ÷2.5%). Some bitches were also detected with low wave amplitude (17/39, 43.5%). Cardiac arrhythmias associated with canine pyometra are frequent events. These data suggest that arrhythmias may be the consequence of one or more factors that can occur during pyometra, such as myocardial damage, electrolyte/metabolic disorders, and/or sepsis.
Michela Pugliese; Rocky La Maestra; Annamaria Passantino; Santo Cristarella; Massimo De Majo; Vito Biondi; Marco Quartuccio. Electrocardiographic Findings in Bitches Affected by Closed Cervix Pyometra. Veterinary Sciences 2020, 7, 183 .
AMA StyleMichela Pugliese, Rocky La Maestra, Annamaria Passantino, Santo Cristarella, Massimo De Majo, Vito Biondi, Marco Quartuccio. Electrocardiographic Findings in Bitches Affected by Closed Cervix Pyometra. Veterinary Sciences. 2020; 7 (4):183.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMichela Pugliese; Rocky La Maestra; Annamaria Passantino; Santo Cristarella; Massimo De Majo; Vito Biondi; Marco Quartuccio. 2020. "Electrocardiographic Findings in Bitches Affected by Closed Cervix Pyometra." Veterinary Sciences 7, no. 4: 183.
A 3-year-old Arabian mare underwent medical examinations due to the presence of abnormalities of the reproductive apparatus and stallion behavior (nervous temperament, aggressiveness, masculine attitude). During the clinical visit, an anovulvar distance shorter than normal was observed; moreover, vulvar lips were dorsally fused except for the lower neckline, showing a blind ending from which a penis-like structure protruded. The ultrasound examination revealed the presence of a cervix and corpus of a uterus, hypoplastic uterine horns, and small gonads with an echogenicity similar to a testis. Blood testosterone levels ranged from 0.4 to 0.6 ng/mL. Cytogenetic analysis showed a normal female karyotype (2n = 64,XX), while PCR amplification of SRY and ZFY genes revealed the absence of a Y chromosome. At necroscopic examination, internal genitalia arising from the genital ridge in the form of masculine type structures were found, while those deriving from the Mullerian ducts were of feminine type. In addition, an infundibular portion of the salpinx at the cranial pole of the gonads was found. This is the first case in equine species of DSD 2n = 64,XX SRY-negative, with the simultaneous presence of male (hypoplastic testicles, epididymal portions, and a penis-like structure) and female (cervix, horn and body of a hypoplastic uterus) genital structures.
Vincenzo Peretti; Katiuska Satué; Francesca Ciotola; Santo Cristarella; Massimo De Majo; Vito Biondi; Emanuele D’Anza; Sara Albarella; Marco Quartuccio. An Unusual Case of Testicular Disorder in Sex Development of Arabian Mare (64,XX SRY-Negative). Animals 2020, 10, 1963 .
AMA StyleVincenzo Peretti, Katiuska Satué, Francesca Ciotola, Santo Cristarella, Massimo De Majo, Vito Biondi, Emanuele D’Anza, Sara Albarella, Marco Quartuccio. An Unusual Case of Testicular Disorder in Sex Development of Arabian Mare (64,XX SRY-Negative). Animals. 2020; 10 (11):1963.
Chicago/Turabian StyleVincenzo Peretti; Katiuska Satué; Francesca Ciotola; Santo Cristarella; Massimo De Majo; Vito Biondi; Emanuele D’Anza; Sara Albarella; Marco Quartuccio. 2020. "An Unusual Case of Testicular Disorder in Sex Development of Arabian Mare (64,XX SRY-Negative)." Animals 10, no. 11: 1963.
In cystic endometrial hyperplasia (CEH)–pyometra syndrome, toxic factors and endometrial remodeling culminate in changes characterized by exudative and degenerative inflammatory reaction. Recent studies on hemodynamic found an increased blood flow and lower vascular resistance in uterine arteries, suggesting color Doppler ultrasound as an adjunctive tool for quantitative assessment of endometrial vascularization during pyometra. The aim of this study was to assess, through contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) exam, the vascularization in endometrial microvessels in CEH-pyometra in order to evaluate the possibility of application in this syndrome. In twelve female dogs with clinical symptoms related to pyometra, B-mode, color Doppler and CEUS exams were performed. In CEH-pyometra uteri, histopathological examination revealed severe CEH and pyometra, immunohistochemical stain with CD 34 confirmed the presence of angiogenesis. CEUS exams revealed a widespread, intense and rapidly developing homogeneous enhancement of the hyperplastic endometrium, with absence of signal only in cystic areas. All parameters of the quantitative analysis were not significantly influenced by region of interest dimension and position. CEUS has the potential to improve clinical not invasive evaluations in the CEH-pyometra syndrome and virtually in CEH-mucometra.
Marco Quartuccio; Luigi Liotta; Santo Cristarella; Giovanni Lanteri; Antonio Ieni; Tiziana D’Arrigo; Massimo De Majo. Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia–Pyometra Complex in the Bitch: A Preliminary Study. Animals 2020, 10, 1368 .
AMA StyleMarco Quartuccio, Luigi Liotta, Santo Cristarella, Giovanni Lanteri, Antonio Ieni, Tiziana D’Arrigo, Massimo De Majo. Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia–Pyometra Complex in the Bitch: A Preliminary Study. Animals. 2020; 10 (8):1368.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarco Quartuccio; Luigi Liotta; Santo Cristarella; Giovanni Lanteri; Antonio Ieni; Tiziana D’Arrigo; Massimo De Majo. 2020. "Contrast-Enhanced Ultrasound in Cystic Endometrial Hyperplasia–Pyometra Complex in the Bitch: A Preliminary Study." Animals 10, no. 8: 1368.
Marco Quartuccio; Santo Cristarella; Andrea Scrofani; Vito Biondi; Massimo De Majo; Cornelia Mannarino; Cristina Cravana; Pietro Medica; Esterina Fazio. The sperm of Apis mellifera siciliana and Apis mellifera ligustica: A preliminary and comparative note. Journal of Apicultural Research 2020, 59, 1011 -1016.
AMA StyleMarco Quartuccio, Santo Cristarella, Andrea Scrofani, Vito Biondi, Massimo De Majo, Cornelia Mannarino, Cristina Cravana, Pietro Medica, Esterina Fazio. The sperm of Apis mellifera siciliana and Apis mellifera ligustica: A preliminary and comparative note. Journal of Apicultural Research. 2020; 59 (5):1011-1016.
Chicago/Turabian StyleMarco Quartuccio; Santo Cristarella; Andrea Scrofani; Vito Biondi; Massimo De Majo; Cornelia Mannarino; Cristina Cravana; Pietro Medica; Esterina Fazio. 2020. "The sperm of Apis mellifera siciliana and Apis mellifera ligustica: A preliminary and comparative note." Journal of Apicultural Research 59, no. 5: 1011-1016.
Nodular lymphoid hyperplasia (NLH) is one of the most common non-neoplastic splenic lesions in dogs, especially in old ones, showing a splenic enlargement. More recent studies have been focused on Contrast Enhanced Ultrasonography (CEUS) analysis of the spleen for establishing normal perfusion patterns and blood pool phase peculiarities of focal lesions. The aim of the study was to evaluate the qualitative and quantitative CEUS analysis of the canine splenic NLH, characterizing the CEUS pattern of this pathology on 20 clinical cases. A prospective, observational study was performed using a system equipped with contrast-tuned imaging technology. Mechanical Index was set from 0.08 to 0.11; the contrast medium was a second generation contrast medium composed of sulphur hexafluoride encapsulated of a shell of phospholipids (SonoVue®). Qualitative and quantitative assessment of the enhancement pattern of splenic NLH were performed. Cytology and histology identified 20 splenic NLH. All of the benign hyperplastic lesions assessed were isoechoic with a homogeneous pattern than the surrounding normal spleen, during the wash-in phase (10-20 s) of the CEUS exam. Before finishing the wash-in phase, 20-45 s from the contrast medium inoculation, 19/20 benign nodules became markedly hypoechoic to the adjacent spleen. Sensitivity of hypoechoic pattern for NLH was 95%. These findings should prove useful in the evaluation of focal splenic masses in dogs. Since enhancement and perfusion patterns of NLH seem to coincide with some neoplastic lesions of the spleen previously reported, in clinical practice attention must be paid to the final diagnosis of canine splenic lesions using only the CEUS exam.
Cyndi Mangano; Francesco Macrì; Simona Di Pietro; Michela Pugliese; Silvia Santoro; Nicola M. Iannelli; Giuseppe Mazzullo; Rosalia Crupi; Massimo De Majo. Use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound for assessment of nodular lymphoid hyperplasia (NLH) in canine spleen. BMC Veterinary Research 2019, 15, 196 .
AMA StyleCyndi Mangano, Francesco Macrì, Simona Di Pietro, Michela Pugliese, Silvia Santoro, Nicola M. Iannelli, Giuseppe Mazzullo, Rosalia Crupi, Massimo De Majo. Use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound for assessment of nodular lymphoid hyperplasia (NLH) in canine spleen. BMC Veterinary Research. 2019; 15 (1):196.
Chicago/Turabian StyleCyndi Mangano; Francesco Macrì; Simona Di Pietro; Michela Pugliese; Silvia Santoro; Nicola M. Iannelli; Giuseppe Mazzullo; Rosalia Crupi; Massimo De Majo. 2019. "Use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound for assessment of nodular lymphoid hyperplasia (NLH) in canine spleen." BMC Veterinary Research 15, no. 1: 196.
Testicular tumours are the most common neoplasms of the genital system in male dogs. The three main types reported in dogs are interstitial cell tumour, seminoma and Sertoli cell tumour. Interstitial cell tumour is related to the presence of single or multiple nodules inside the testicular parenchyma, and it is detected by palpation or is often an incidental finding during ultrasonography examination. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound allows characterisation of the perfusion of the testicular lesion and reveals the micro-vascularisation; however, perfusion parameters may be strongly influenced by sedative drug administration, so our aim was to evaluate qualitative and quantitative perfusion of a single type of tumour (interstitial cell tumour) with contrast-enhanced ultrasound in conscious dogs to exclude any influence of pharmacological agents on vascular flow. Thirty dogs with focal testicular lesions found by palpation and/or by ultrasound (B-mode and Doppler) examination were selected; contrast-enhanced ultrasound was performed only in subjects that presented testicular focal lesions. After orchiectomy, testes were submitted to histological evaluation; 2-minute clips recorded during contrast-enhanced ultrasound were analysed only in the case of dogs with interstitial cell tumours (n = 12). Contrast medium showed wash-in at around 25–30 seconds, at the same time as the surrounding tissue: lesions were hyperenhancing, homogeneous or inhomogeneous with rim enhancement and contained prominent inner vessels; however, enhancement of small regions was absent. Quantitative analysis demonstrated significantly higher PI% (P = 0.005), regional blood volume (P = 0.02) and regional blood flow (P = 0.007) values in lesions than in surrounding tissue; no differences were found for time-to-peak and mean transit time. In conclusion, the contrast-enhanced ultrasound pattern observed in conscious non-sedated dogs with interstitial cell tumour was similar to the pattern described in a previous study in dogs after intramuscular administration of medetomidine (10 µg/kg) and butorphanol (0.2 mg/kg).
M. Quartuccio; C. Mangano; F. Macri; M. Rizzo; S. Di Pietro; M. Pugliese; G. Mazzullo; Santo Cristarella; M. De Majo. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound evaluation of testicular interstitial cell tumours in conscious non-sedated dogs. Veterinární Medicína 2018, 63, 125 -130.
AMA StyleM. Quartuccio, C. Mangano, F. Macri, M. Rizzo, S. Di Pietro, M. Pugliese, G. Mazzullo, Santo Cristarella, M. De Majo. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound evaluation of testicular interstitial cell tumours in conscious non-sedated dogs. Veterinární Medicína. 2018; 63 (No. 3):125-130.
Chicago/Turabian StyleM. Quartuccio; C. Mangano; F. Macri; M. Rizzo; S. Di Pietro; M. Pugliese; G. Mazzullo; Santo Cristarella; M. De Majo. 2018. "Contrast-enhanced ultrasound evaluation of testicular interstitial cell tumours in conscious non-sedated dogs." Veterinární Medicína 63, no. No. 3: 125-130.
In veterinary medicine, contrast-enhanced ultrasonography allowed the accurate quantification of liver, splenic and kidney vascularization in healthy dogs and the differentiation between malignant and benign hepatic, renal, and splenic nodules in dogs and cats based on perfusion patterns. The utility of contrast-enhanced ultrasonography in other applications is still under study. The aim of this study was to develop diagnostic criteria by contrast-enhanced ultrasonography in 8 client-owned adult dogs affected by urinary bladder transitional cell carcinoma with definitive diagnosis made by cytopathologic evaluation after suction biopsy. The contrast enhancement pattern and the quantification of blood flow parameters of this tumor were reported. Examinations with B-mode, Doppler ultrasonography and contrast-enhanced ultrasonography were performed in all not sedated dogs. Assessments of bladder masses and bladder wall infiltration were performed. Each dog received 2 bolus injections of sulfur hexafluoride during the contrast-enhanced ultrasonography. Quantitative analysis of the contrast-enhanced ultrasonography images were performed. For each dog, one region of interest was manually drawn around the entire tumor. Software analysis of contrast-enhanced time-intensity curves was used to identify peak enhancement, time to peak enhancement, regional blood volume, regional blood flow, and mean transit time. Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography showed an avid enhancement of the tumour tissue, with a heterogeneous or homogeneous pattern. The exam also showed the loss of planes between the lesion and the muscular layer. The presence of vascularized tissue through the bladder wall confirms the infiltrative feature of the tumour. Post-processing quantitative analysis showed a time-intensity curve with a rapid wash-in, a low level of signal intensity and a slow wash-out. Contrast-enhanced ultrasonography provided useful clinical information and defined a vascular enhancement patterns and calculated parameters associated with TCC. It may be a useful, noninvasive and reproducible tool for detecting these tumors in dogs.
Francesco Macri; Simona Di Pietro; Cyndi Mangano; Michela Pugliese; Giuseppe Mazzullo; Nicola M. Iannelli; Vito Angileri; Simona Morabito; Massimo De Majo. Quantitative evaluation of canine urinary bladder transitional cell carcinoma using contrast-enhanced ultrasonography. BMC Veterinary Research 2018, 14, 84 .
AMA StyleFrancesco Macri, Simona Di Pietro, Cyndi Mangano, Michela Pugliese, Giuseppe Mazzullo, Nicola M. Iannelli, Vito Angileri, Simona Morabito, Massimo De Majo. Quantitative evaluation of canine urinary bladder transitional cell carcinoma using contrast-enhanced ultrasonography. BMC Veterinary Research. 2018; 14 (1):84.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancesco Macri; Simona Di Pietro; Cyndi Mangano; Michela Pugliese; Giuseppe Mazzullo; Nicola M. Iannelli; Vito Angileri; Simona Morabito; Massimo De Majo. 2018. "Quantitative evaluation of canine urinary bladder transitional cell carcinoma using contrast-enhanced ultrasonography." BMC Veterinary Research 14, no. 1: 84.
The sonographic appearance of the normal abdominal lymph nodes in adult dogs has been well described, but the data in puppies are scarce and of poor quality. The aim of the current study was to evaluate any differences in abdominal lymph node sonographic measurements in puppies of various sizes and to determine whether any differences were correlated with growth and weight gain during the first 10 weeks of life. By an approach based on prospective and serial measurements, length, width and thickness of jejunal, medial iliac and hypogastric nodes were obtained in twenty-one healthy puppies of various sizes, at six (T0), eight (T1) and ten (T2) weeks of age. The relationship between body weight and length, width and thickness of lymph nodes was evaluated using a Pearson correlation analysis. An ANOVA test was used to compare the measurements at different ages. Jejunal and iliac lymph nodes were the largest in large breed dogs. In large-sized puppies only the length of the jejunal lymph nodes correlated positively with width and body weight. Length of medial iliac lymph nodes correlated positively with width and body weight in all three sizes. None of the measurements of hypogastric lymph nodes were related to body weight. In large-sized puppies jejunal and iliac lymph nodes increased in length and width with age; in medium-sized puppies only iliac lymph nodes increased; in small-sized puppies jejunal and iliac lymph nodes significantly decreased in length and thickness. In conclusion, the lymph node sizes in young animals are directly related to body weight and do not decrease with growth during the first 10 weeks of life, except in small-sized puppies.
M. Pugliese; A. La Pietra; Luigi Liotta; F. Macri; A. Palumbo Piccionello; Massimo De Majo. Ultrasonographic measurements of abdominal lymph nodes in growing puppies. Veterinární Medicína 2016, 61, 389 -393.
AMA StyleM. Pugliese, A. La Pietra, Luigi Liotta, F. Macri, A. Palumbo Piccionello, Massimo De Majo. Ultrasonographic measurements of abdominal lymph nodes in growing puppies. Veterinární Medicína. 2016; 61 (No. 7):389-393.
Chicago/Turabian StyleM. Pugliese; A. La Pietra; Luigi Liotta; F. Macri; A. Palumbo Piccionello; Massimo De Majo. 2016. "Ultrasonographic measurements of abdominal lymph nodes in growing puppies." Veterinární Medicína 61, no. No. 7: 389-393.
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M. Pugliese; A. La Pietra; L. Liotta; F. Macri; A. Palumbo Piccionello; M. De Majo. Ultrasonographic measurements of abdominal lymph nodes in growing puppies. Veterinární Medicína 2016, 61, 389 -393.
AMA StyleM. Pugliese, A. La Pietra, L. Liotta, F. Macri, A. Palumbo Piccionello, M. De Majo. Ultrasonographic measurements of abdominal lymph nodes in growing puppies. Veterinární Medicína. 2016; 61 (No. 7):389-393.
Chicago/Turabian StyleM. Pugliese; A. La Pietra; L. Liotta; F. Macri; A. Palumbo Piccionello; M. De Majo. 2016. "Ultrasonographic measurements of abdominal lymph nodes in growing puppies." Veterinární Medicína 61, no. No. 7: 389-393.
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M. De Majo; F. Macri; M. Masucci; G. Coci; Mg Pennisi. Clinical ultrasonography in loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta): imaging of pathological features. Veterinární Medicína 2016, 61, 155 -161.
AMA StyleM. De Majo, F. Macri, M. Masucci, G. Coci, Mg Pennisi. Clinical ultrasonography in loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta): imaging of pathological features. Veterinární Medicína. 2016; 61 (No. 3):155-161.
Chicago/Turabian StyleM. De Majo; F. Macri; M. Masucci; G. Coci; Mg Pennisi. 2016. "Clinical ultrasonography in loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta): imaging of pathological features." Veterinární Medicína 61, no. No. 3: 155-161.
Francesco Macrì; Giuseppe Rapisarda; Carmelo De Stefano; Massimo De Majo; Teresa Bottari; Giulio Aiudi. Coelioscopic Investigation in European Eels (Anguilla anguilla). Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine 2014, 23, 147 -151.
AMA StyleFrancesco Macrì, Giuseppe Rapisarda, Carmelo De Stefano, Massimo De Majo, Teresa Bottari, Giulio Aiudi. Coelioscopic Investigation in European Eels (Anguilla anguilla). Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine. 2014; 23 (2):147-151.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancesco Macrì; Giuseppe Rapisarda; Carmelo De Stefano; Massimo De Majo; Teresa Bottari; Giulio Aiudi. 2014. "Coelioscopic Investigation in European Eels (Anguilla anguilla)." Journal of Exotic Pet Medicine 23, no. 2: 147-151.
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of physical exercise on the release of cardiac troponins (cTn). Sixteen dogs were evaluated: 8 clinically healthy (group A) and 8 (group B) with valve disease in the asymptomatic stage (class I, New York Heart Association). All dogs, after a complete cardiac evaluation, were forced to exercise on a motorized treadmill at three different speeds: 1.8 km/h (low speed), 3.6 km/h (medium speed), and 5.4 km/h (high speed) lasting 6 min. Each test was performed on different days. Plasma samples were refrigerated at −20°. cTnI and cTnT were measured just before the running test, after a recovery period of 20 min, and then 2, 4, and 6 h later. cTnI concentrations increased in group A only at the highest speed, while cTnT did not change. These results suggest that exercise may induce myocardial suffering.
M. Pugliese; A. Seminara; Massimo De Majo; A. La Pietra; P. P. Niutta. Impact of Physical Exercise on Release of Cardiac Troponins: Evaluation in Healthy and Cardiopathic Dogs. Trends in Veterinary Sciences 2013, 129 -133.
AMA StyleM. Pugliese, A. Seminara, Massimo De Majo, A. La Pietra, P. P. Niutta. Impact of Physical Exercise on Release of Cardiac Troponins: Evaluation in Healthy and Cardiopathic Dogs. Trends in Veterinary Sciences. 2013; ():129-133.
Chicago/Turabian StyleM. Pugliese; A. Seminara; Massimo De Majo; A. La Pietra; P. P. Niutta. 2013. "Impact of Physical Exercise on Release of Cardiac Troponins: Evaluation in Healthy and Cardiopathic Dogs." Trends in Veterinary Sciences , no. : 129-133.
Data on the ultrasonographic size of normal abdominal lymph nodes in the puppy are lacking. Length, thickness, and width were measured on serial evaluation of 12 puppies every 15 days from 6 to 12 weeks of age. Some measurements showed no or negative correlation with increasing body weight and were comparable to published data for adult dogs with very large ranges of age and body weight. Higher immunological activity in young dogs may be a possible explanation for these results.
A. La Pietra; Massimo De Majo. Ultrasonographic Assessment of Abdominal Lymph Nodes in Normal Puppies: Preliminary Results. Trends in Veterinary Sciences 2013, 119 -123.
AMA StyleA. La Pietra, Massimo De Majo. Ultrasonographic Assessment of Abdominal Lymph Nodes in Normal Puppies: Preliminary Results. Trends in Veterinary Sciences. 2013; ():119-123.
Chicago/Turabian StyleA. La Pietra; Massimo De Majo. 2013. "Ultrasonographic Assessment of Abdominal Lymph Nodes in Normal Puppies: Preliminary Results." Trends in Veterinary Sciences , no. : 119-123.
The aim of the present study was to evaluate diagnostic and therapeutic features and to search correlations between clinical, endoscopic, and histological scoring in 19 dogs with chronic inflammatory bowel disease. Additionally, these parameters were evaluated in dogs with normo-albuminemia versus hypoalbuminemic dogs. Therapy and 6-month follow-up data were reported. No differences were found between clinical, endoscopic, and histological scores in normo-albuminemic and hypoalbuminemic dogs. The cornerstone of therapy was prednisone associated with metronidazole. In subjects unresponsive to steroids, treatment with other immunosuppressive drugs must be considered.
M. Pugliese; G. Mazzullo; G. Garufi; A. La Pietra; Massimo De Majo. Canine Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Considerations on 19 Cases. Veterinary Science 2011, 135 -139.
AMA StyleM. Pugliese, G. Mazzullo, G. Garufi, A. La Pietra, Massimo De Majo. Canine Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Considerations on 19 Cases. Veterinary Science. 2011; ():135-139.
Chicago/Turabian StyleM. Pugliese; G. Mazzullo; G. Garufi; A. La Pietra; Massimo De Majo. 2011. "Canine Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Considerations on 19 Cases." Veterinary Science , no. : 135-139.
The aim of the study was to evaluate the use of laparoscopy forud the assessment of the reproductive tract and stage of gonadalud development of the tench (Tinca tinca). Laparoscopy wasud carried out from February to March 2009, on 30 anesthetizedud tenchs, 15 males and 15 females, of approximately 250 gud bodyweight and 30 cm length, using a 1.9-mm rigid cystoscope.ud Male and female gonads, attached to the swim bladder,ud were visualized. Testes were orange with a striped appearance.ud Mature ovaries were cluster-shaped and whitish. Histologicalud samples were collected, from the reproductive organs of bothud the sexes, with a forceps and showed the presence of gametes atud different stages of maturity. The application of this minimallyud invasive diagnostic imaging technique could clinically be usedud as a powerful tool to evaluate the gender and to establish theud reproductive status of tench and other fish
Francesco Macrì; G Rapisarda; Gabriele Marino; Massimo De Majo; Giulio Guido Aiudi. Use of Laparoscopy for the Evaluation of the Reproductive Status of Tench (Tinca tinca). Reproduction in Domestic Animals 2011, 46, 130 -133.
AMA StyleFrancesco Macrì, G Rapisarda, Gabriele Marino, Massimo De Majo, Giulio Guido Aiudi. Use of Laparoscopy for the Evaluation of the Reproductive Status of Tench (Tinca tinca). Reproduction in Domestic Animals. 2011; 46 (1):130-133.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancesco Macrì; G Rapisarda; Gabriele Marino; Massimo De Majo; Giulio Guido Aiudi. 2011. "Use of Laparoscopy for the Evaluation of the Reproductive Status of Tench (Tinca tinca)." Reproduction in Domestic Animals 46, no. 1: 130-133.
Alessio Scardillo; Michela Pugliese; Massimo De Majo; Pietro Paolo Niutta; Antonio Pugliese. Effects of topical 0.5% levobunolol alone or in association with 2% dorzolamide compared with a fixed combination of 0.5% timolol and 2% dorzolamide on intraocular pressure and heart rate in dogs without glaucoma. Veterinary therapeutics : research in applied veterinary medicine 2010, 11, 1 .
AMA StyleAlessio Scardillo, Michela Pugliese, Massimo De Majo, Pietro Paolo Niutta, Antonio Pugliese. Effects of topical 0.5% levobunolol alone or in association with 2% dorzolamide compared with a fixed combination of 0.5% timolol and 2% dorzolamide on intraocular pressure and heart rate in dogs without glaucoma. Veterinary therapeutics : research in applied veterinary medicine. 2010; 11 (3):1.
Chicago/Turabian StyleAlessio Scardillo; Michela Pugliese; Massimo De Majo; Pietro Paolo Niutta; Antonio Pugliese. 2010. "Effects of topical 0.5% levobunolol alone or in association with 2% dorzolamide compared with a fixed combination of 0.5% timolol and 2% dorzolamide on intraocular pressure and heart rate in dogs without glaucoma." Veterinary therapeutics : research in applied veterinary medicine 11, no. 3: 1.
Congenital limb deformities are rarely reported in cats. This paper describes the radiographic findings of congenital forelimb malformations in two cats. The radiographic changes were suggestive of an autopodium ectromelia associated with humero-ulnar synostosis in one case and zeugopodium ectromelia in the other case. Congenital feline limb deformities are poorly documented and, to the authors' knowledge, this is the first time that humero-ulnar synostosis has been reported in cats.
Francesco Macrì; Massimo De Majo; Giuseppe Rapisarda; Giuseppe Mazzullo. Two cases of feline ectromelia: autopodium ectromelia associated with humero-ulnar synostosis and zeugopodium ectromelia. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 2009, 11, 731 -734.
AMA StyleFrancesco Macrì, Massimo De Majo, Giuseppe Rapisarda, Giuseppe Mazzullo. Two cases of feline ectromelia: autopodium ectromelia associated with humero-ulnar synostosis and zeugopodium ectromelia. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery. 2009; 11 (8):731-734.
Chicago/Turabian StyleFrancesco Macrì; Massimo De Majo; Giuseppe Rapisarda; Giuseppe Mazzullo. 2009. "Two cases of feline ectromelia: autopodium ectromelia associated with humero-ulnar synostosis and zeugopodium ectromelia." Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 11, no. 8: 731-734.