Publications by authors named "Riccardo Botto"

The effects of size, toasting degree, and time of contact on the release of volatile compounds from (L.) chips during a simulated fermentation and post-fermentative process were studied. The results obtained indicated that the large-size chips favored the release of furfural and furfuryl alcohol, while the small ones increased the concentration of cyclotene and maltol.

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The purpose of this report is to describe the technique and the clinical outcome of three dogs affected by superficial digital flexor (SDF) tendon luxation treated using a calcaneal chondroplastic-like technique. A German Pinscher with bilateral and lateral SDF tendon luxation, a Griffon Nivernais with medial SDF tendon luxation following self-mutilation of the IV toe, and an American Staffordshire Terrier with a lateral luxation and having undergone calcaneal chondroplasty and primary repair of the retinacular tissues. A fibrocartilage flap covering the calcaneal groove was elevated, the subchondral bone was removed from beneath it, and the flap was pressed back into the deepened sulcus, keeping its distal attachment as a hinge point.

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The aim of this randomized, prospective clinical study was to evaluate the efficacy of dexmedetomidine combined with bupivacaine on sciatic and femoral nerve blocks in dogs. Thirty dogs were selected for elective unilateral tibial plateau levelling osteotomy, and each subject was assigned randomly to receive perineural bupivacaine 0.5% (0.

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  • The study aimed to evaluate the safety, feasibility, and effectiveness of using autologous microfragmented adipose tissue for treating spontaneous osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs, comparing it to the standard hyaluronic acid treatment.
  • A total of 40 dogs participated in a randomized controlled trial where they received either the adipose tissue injection or hyaluronic acid, with outcomes measured through pain assessments, joint function, and radiographic evaluations over a period of six months.
  • Results indicated that the adipose tissue treatment is safe and provides effective pain relief and improved joint function, offering a simpler and more cost-effective alternative to the traditional hyaluronic acid approach, with potentially better long-term outcomes.
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In Europe, approximatively 100 000 to 500 000 tendon repairs are performed every year. These procedures are associated with a considerable rate of postoperative complications (from 6% to 11%). Autologous micro-grafts (AAMG) and stromal vascular fraction (SVF) have been shown to improve tendon healing in 60% to 70% of treated rodents.

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Background: Pantarsal arthrodesis is a salvage procedure carried out for the treatment of tarsal joint disease, including severe osteoarthritis with intractable pain in the tarsocrural joint, tarsal fractures, shearing injuries, tarsocrural joint instability, and failure of the common calcaneal tendon. Although medial plating is preferable, the high incidence of post-surgery complications is possible. Using thin, pre-contouring or easy contouring, locking plates might reduce the incidence of such complications.

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Objective:  The aim of this study was to evaluate the inter- and intra-observer reliability of plain digital radiographs for assessing normal feline femoral and tibial joint reference angles in the sagittal and frontal planes.

Study Design:  This was a cadaveric radiographic anatomical study. that involved 20 short-haired domestic adult cats.

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Objective: To determine the effect of the Klox fluorescence biomodulation system (Phovia) on the healing of surgical wounds.

Study Design: Prospective, blinded, controlled clinical trial.

Sample Population: Healthy dogs undergoing orthopedic surgery (n = 10).

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The use of Starmerella bacillaris in combination with Saccharomyces cerevisiae is considered as a state-of-the-art biological application to modulate wine composition. This application implies a detailed understanding of yeast-yeast interactions during mixed fermentations and their effect on the composition of the resulting wines. In this context, ten commercial S.

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Foliar treatments using two products based on Saccharomyces cerevisiae inactive dry yeast derivatives with specific formulations for white and red varieties were tested in two consecutive vintages on Vitis vinifera L. cv. Chardonnay, Cortese, and Nebbiolo grown in Piedmont (north-west Italy).

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