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Improvement in short-term outcome over time, in a single center embarking on a canine mitral valve repair program using a structured multidisciplinary approach (2025)
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Brockman, D., Greensmith, T., Rossanese, M., Young, A., Carey, S., Boswood, A., Stathopoulou, T., Jimenez, C., & Cross, N. (2025). Improvement in short-term outcome over time, in a single center embarking on a canine mitral valve repair program using a structured multidisciplinary approach. Veterinary Surgery, https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.14229

Objective: To describe a structured approach to the development of a mitral valve repair (MVR) program for dogs with myxomatous mitral valve disease (MMVD) and to document the change in short term outcome over time. Study design: Clinical prospective... Read More about Improvement in short-term outcome over time, in a single center embarking on a canine mitral valve repair program using a structured multidisciplinary approach.

Adjuvant Chemotherapy Is Associated With Prolonged Survival Time in Small-Breed Dogs Undergoing Amputation for Appendicular Osteosarcoma (2025)
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Zanardi, S., Sabattini, S., Rossi, F., Rossanese, M., Buracco, P., Montinaro, V., Aralla, M., Dentini, A., Pizzi, E., Volpe, E., Tremolada, G., & Marconato, L. (2025). Adjuvant Chemotherapy Is Associated With Prolonged Survival Time in Small-Breed Dogs Undergoing Amputation for Appendicular Osteosarcoma. Veterinary and Comparative Oncology, https://doi.org/10.1111/vco.13041

Adjuvant chemotherapy is a well-established treatment for large-breed dogs with appendicular osteosarcoma; however, it is unclear if it improves outcomes in small-breed dogs due to limited focused studies. This retrospective study aimed to investigat... Read More about Adjuvant Chemotherapy Is Associated With Prolonged Survival Time in Small-Breed Dogs Undergoing Amputation for Appendicular Osteosarcoma.

Comparison of outcomes in dogs undergoing hiatal hernia repair with and without use of a gastropexy: 41 cases (2012-2022) (2024)
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Watkins, M., Shales, C., Thomas, G., Rossanese, M., Sparks, T., & White, R. (2024). Comparison of outcomes in dogs undergoing hiatal hernia repair with and without use of a gastropexy: 41 cases (2012-2022). Journal of Small Animal Practice, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13797

Objectives: To determine the difference in complication rate, gastrointestinal grade and requirement for ongoing medical and/or surgical management following hiatal hernia repair in dogs with and without gastropexy. Materials and methods: Clinical re... Read More about Comparison of outcomes in dogs undergoing hiatal hernia repair with and without use of a gastropexy: 41 cases (2012-2022).

Surgical treatment and outcome of primary rib tumours in cats: eight cases (2016-2023) (2024)
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Cinti, F., Martano, M., Rossanese, M., Selmic, L., Fontes, G., Cino, M., Montinaro, V., & Tremolada, G. (2024). Surgical treatment and outcome of primary rib tumours in cats: eight cases (2016-2023). Journal of Small Animal Practice, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13770

ObjectivesTo describe the clinical features and oncologic outcome for cats with primary rib tumours.Materials and MethodsMedical records for cats with surgically treated primary rib tumours from six veterinary referral centres were reviewed. Signalme... Read More about Surgical treatment and outcome of primary rib tumours in cats: eight cases (2016-2023).

Percutaneous ultrasound-guided anchor wire placement aids in the intraoperative localization of nonpalpable, superficial foreign bodies and abscesses in dogs (2024)
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Thomas, G., Pivetta, M., Simpson, M., Banks, C., Villamil, C. S., & Rossanese, M. (2024). Percutaneous ultrasound-guided anchor wire placement aids in the intraoperative localization of nonpalpable, superficial foreign bodies and abscesses in dogs. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 262(11), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.24.04.0279

Clinical and diagnostic features of a paraprostatic cyst of a true uterus masculinus in a male cat presented with tenesmus (2024)
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Doeven, L., Yaffy, D., Jones, C., & Rossanese, M. (2024). Clinical and diagnostic features of a paraprostatic cyst of a true uterus masculinus in a male cat presented with tenesmus. Vet Record Case Reports, https://doi.org/10.1002/vrc2.807

A 5-year 11-month-old, male, neutered, Bengal cross cat was examined for a 5-week history of tenesmus. Positive contrast urethrocystography and computed tomography scan demonstrated a fluid-filled structure occupying the pelvic canal. Midline coeliot... Read More about Clinical and diagnostic features of a paraprostatic cyst of a true uterus masculinus in a male cat presented with tenesmus.

Clinical findings, surgical treatment and outcome in dogs with parotid duct ectasia: 14 cases (2010-2023) (2023)
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Martinez, I., Mielke, B., Rutherford, L., Cantatore, M., Cinti, F., Charlesworth, T., de la Puerta, B., & Rossanese, M. (2023). Clinical findings, surgical treatment and outcome in dogs with parotid duct ectasia: 14 cases (2010-2023). Journal of Small Animal Practice, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13685

ObjectivesTo describe the clinical presentation, diagnostic findings, surgical treatment and outcome of dogs diagnosed with parotid duct ectasia.Materials and MethodsMedical records of dogs diagnosed with parotid duct ectasia between 2010 and 2023 at... Read More about Clinical findings, surgical treatment and outcome in dogs with parotid duct ectasia: 14 cases (2010-2023).

Surgical treatment of canine urethral prolapse <i>via</i> urethropexy or resection and anastomosis (2023)
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Healy, D., Rizkallal, C., Rossanese, M., McLarnon, P., Vallefuoco, R., Murgia, D., Ryan, T., Howes, C., Anderson, O., Charlesworth, T., Cinti, F., Martin, S., Das, S., & Cantatore, M. (2023). Surgical treatment of canine urethral prolapse via urethropexy or resection and anastomosis. Journal of Small Animal Practice, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13690

Objectives: The objective was to report and compare the complications and recurrence rates of urethral prolapse in dogs when treated with urethropexy, resection and anastomosis or a combined surgical technique. Study design: Retrospective study. Mate... Read More about Surgical treatment of canine urethral prolapse <i>via</i> urethropexy or resection and anastomosis.

Prognostic factors and outcome in cats with thymic epithelial tumours: 64 cases (1999‐2021) (2023)
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Marks, T. A., Rossanese, M., Yale, A. D., Stewart, S., Smallwood, K., Rigas, K., & Guillén, A. (in press). Prognostic factors and outcome in cats with thymic epithelial tumours: 64 cases (1999‐2021). Journal of Small Animal Practice, https://doi.org/10.1111/jsap.13675

Objectives: To describe the clinical presentation, treatment and outcomes of cats diagnosed with thymic epithelial tumours and to determine prognostic factors for survival and recurrence.

Materials and Methods: Clinical records of cats diagnosed w... Read More about Prognostic factors and outcome in cats with thymic epithelial tumours: 64 cases (1999‐2021).

Prevalence of malignancy and factors affecting outcome of cats undergoing splenectomy (2023)
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Rossanese, M., Williams, H., De La Puerta, B., Scott, P., Chanoit, G., & Guillén, A. (2023). Prevalence of malignancy and factors affecting outcome of cats undergoing splenectomy. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association, 261(11), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.2460/javma.23.05.0258

S plenopathies in cats are uncommonly diagnosed , with a prevalence estimated at 5%, and include primary and metastatic neoplasia, nodu-lar hyperplasia, hematomas, ischemic obstruction and splenitis, among others. 1-4 Splenic diseases are typically i... Read More about Prevalence of malignancy and factors affecting outcome of cats undergoing splenectomy.

Urinary bladder hemangiosarcoma in a cat treated with partial cystectomy and adjuvant metronomic cyclophosphamide and thalidomide (2023)
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McNally, A., Rossanese, M., Suárez‐Bonnet, A., Hardas, A., & Yale, A. D. (in press). Urinary bladder hemangiosarcoma in a cat treated with partial cystectomy and adjuvant metronomic cyclophosphamide and thalidomide. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine, https://doi.org/10.1111/jvim.16750

Visceral hemangiosarcomas (HSA) are rare in cats and typically associated with aggressive biologic behavior and poor prognosis. A 4-year-old male neutered domestic shorthair cat was presented with a 3-month history of hematuria and stranguria; ultras... Read More about Urinary bladder hemangiosarcoma in a cat treated with partial cystectomy and adjuvant metronomic cyclophosphamide and thalidomide.

Surgical findings and outcomes after unilateral adrenalectomy for primary hyperaldosteronism in cats: a multi-institutional retrospective study (2023)
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Del Magno, S., Foglia, A., Rossanese, M., Montinaro, V., Cola, V., Pisoni, L., Rossetti, D., Cantatore, M., De La Puerta, B., Nicoli, S., Pisani, G., Collivignarelli, F., Romanelli, G., Cinti, F., Olimpo, M., & Fracassi, F. (2023). Surgical findings and outcomes after unilateral adrenalectomy for primary hyperaldosteronism in cats: a multi-institutional retrospective study. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 25(1), https://doi.org/10.1177/1098612x221135124

Case series summary: Twenty-nine cats from different institutions with confirmed or highly suspected primary hyperaldosteronism treated by unilateral adrenalectomy were retrospectively included in this study. The most frequent clinical signs were let... Read More about Surgical findings and outcomes after unilateral adrenalectomy for primary hyperaldosteronism in cats: a multi-institutional retrospective study.

Comparison of median sternotomy closure-related complication rates using orthopedic wire or suture in dogs: A multi-institutional observational treatment effect analysis (2022)
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Pilot, M., Lutchman, A., Hennet, J., Anderson, D., Robinson, W., Rossanese, M., Chrysopoulos, A., Demetriou, J., De la Puerta, B., Mullins, R., Brissot, H., Jeffery, N., & Chanoit, G. (2022). Comparison of median sternotomy closure-related complication rates using orthopedic wire or suture in dogs: A multi-institutional observational treatment effect analysis. Veterinary Surgery, 51(6), 990-1001. https://doi.org/10.1111/vsu.13846