Curriculum Vitae of Rossi Federica, DVM, Italian Radiology

Curriculum Vitae of
Rossi Federica, DVM, Italian Radiology Specialist, Dipl. ECVDI
Clinica Veterinaria dell’Orologio
Sasso Marconi (Bologna) - Italy
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Dr. Federica Rossi graduated from the University of Bologna in 1993 with 110/110 cum laude and
received the “Rotary Degree Award” from the Rotary International Institute for the best academic
curriculum in Veterinary Medicine of the year.
She started working in private practice alternating periods of training in diagnostic imaging in Italy
and in other country in Europe. From 1995 to 1997 she attended the Specialization School of
Veterinary Radiology at the University of Turin, obtaining the Diploma in 1997 with 70/70 cum
laude.
In 2000 she spent a period of training in the radiology section of at the University of Munich
(Germany) working with radiology and CT,
After completing the radiology residency at the University of Bern (Switzerland) under the supervision
of Prof. Johann Land and Prof. Luigi Pozzi, she got the Diploma of European College of Veterinary
Diagnostic Imaging in 2003.
Since 2003 she has been working in her Referral Center in Diagnostic Imaging (Bologna) and
intensively involved in continuing education activities in Italy and Europe.
She is chairman of the SCIVAC Diagnostic Imaging Group, Master of the SCIVAC Ultrasound Course
and Lecturer at the ESAVS (European Schools for Advanced Veterinary studies) Ultrasound Basic
and Advanced Course and in many other diagnostic imaging courses in Italy.
In 2005 she was involved in the clinical and didactic activity at the Radiology Department of
Pennsylvania Veterinary Faculty for a period of 7 weeks. In 2006, she worked as Oberassistent at
the Radiology Department of the University of Bern (CH) for a period of 4 weeks. In the academic
year 2007/2008 and 2008/2009, she had a contract of Professor at the Veterinary Faculty of the
University of Torino, with the supplementary role of consulting radiologist for the CT service of the
Veterinary Hospital.
In 2006, she has been elected President of the European Association of Veterinary Diagnostic
Imaging (EAVDI).
She is one of the founders of the first Italian Veterinary Radiotherapy Centre (COV, Sasso
Marconi - Bologna).
Dr. Rossi’s main interest is abdominal ultrasound, with special research field regarding the application
of ultrasound contrast media in small animals.
Publishing activity:
1. Co-responsible of the Italian edition of the “Atlas und Lehrbuch der Ultraschalldiagnostik bei
Hund und Katze”, C.P. Nautrup, R. Tobias, ed. Schlutersche, Edizioni UTET, Torino 2000
2. Co-author of the text “Radiology of the Dog and Cat” – Poletto Editore 2005
3. Co-responsible of the Italian edition of the Text “Diangostic Radiology and Ultrasound of the
Dog and Cat” - Kealy- Mc Allister – Ed. Elsevier 2006
4. Co-author of the Text “Oncology of the Dog and Cat” – ed. Elsevier/Masson 2007
Journal Publications:
1. Complete bilateral mastectomy; technical notes Vignoli M, Rossi F, Valentini S. Veterinaria,
Anno 10, n° 3, Settembre 1996, pag. 91-94.
2. Dacriocystitis in a Golden Retrivier dog: technical suggestions as alternative to the standard
technique of catheterization of the naso-lacrimal duct. Vignoli M, Rossi F, Valentini S, Negrini
S, Terragni R, et al. Bollettino AIVPA, n° 1, 1997, pag. 5-9.
3. Osteodystrophy in a cat. Rossi F, Vignoli M., O&DV, 1998.
4. Treatment of a soft palate fissure in a cat. Vignoli M, Rossi F, Valentini S. Veterinaria, Anno
12, n° 3, Giugno 1998, pag. 93-95.
5. Spinal subarachnoid cyst in a cat. Vignoli M., Rossi F, Sarli G Vet. Radiology & Ultrasound,
Vol. 40, n° 2, 1999, pag. 116-119.
6. Evaluation of a ultraviolet film-screen system in Veterinary Radiology: comparison with a
standard blue-emitting system. M. Vignoli, F. Rossi, R. Terragni, S. Citi, L.Pierotti, G.
Compagnone; Veterinaria, Anno 13, n° 6, dicembre 1999.
7. Transient post-traumatic hemidiaphragmatic paralysis in two cats. Vignoli M., Toniato M,
Rossi F, Terragni R, Manzini M, Franchi A, Pozzi L. JSAP, 43, pp 312-316, 2002.
8. Unusual radiographic pattern of bronchiolar-alveolar carcinoma in a cat. F.Rossi, M.Vignoli,
G. Sarli, R.Terragni, J.Lang, JSAP 2002, Vol. 44, 273-276.
9. Dysplasia epiphysealis hemimelica in a Boxer puppy. Vignoli M., Sarli G, Rossi F, Terragni
R, Pozzi L. Veterinary Radiology & Ultrasound, 2002 Nov-Dec;43(6):528-33
10.Ultrasonographic diagnosis of diaphragmatic rupture in dogs and cats: results of a prospective
study. Spattini G., Rossi F., Vignoli M., Lamb C.. Vet. Rad. & Ultr. 2003, Vol 44, pp. 226230
11.Bilateral elbow malformation in a cat due to radio-ulnar synostosis: a comparative study with
humans. Rossi F., Vignoli M., Terragni R., Pozzi L., Impallomeni C., Magnani M.. Vet. Rad.
& Ultr., 2003, Vol 44, pp 283-286
12.Radiographic diagnosis: Intrathoracic gallbladder in a dog. Rossi F, Lorrie Gaschen, Johann
Lang, Veterinary Radiology and Ultrasound, 2003, Vol. 44, pp 652-654
13.Unusual radiographic appearance of lung carcinoma in a cat. Rossi F, Vignoli
M, Sarli G, Terragni R, Lang J. J Small Anim Pract. 2003 Jun;44(6):273-6.
14.CT-guided fine-needle aspiration and tissue-core biopsy of bone lesions in small animals. M.
Vignoli, S. Ohlerth, F. Rossi, L. Pozzi, R. Terragni, D. Corlazzoli, B. Kaser-Hotz, Vet Radiol &
Ultrasound 2004, Vol. 45, pp. 125-130.
15.Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the articular process joint geometry and intervertebral disk
degeneration in the caudal lumbar spine (L5-S1) of dogs with clinical signs of cauda equina
compression. F. Rossi, G. Seiler, A. Busato, C. Wacker and J. Lang, Vet Radiol & Ultrasound
2004, Vol. 45, pp 381-387
16. Contrast harmonic ultrasound in small animals with suspected neoplastic lesions – A
preliminary study, F. Rossi, Vignoli N, Terragni R, Vet Radiol & Ultrasound 2004;45:p.591
(Abstract)
17.Case study: myopathy of the Gracilis muscle in three German sheperd dogs. Sarli G, Vignoli
M, Bazzo R, Rossi F, Terragni R, Bernardini M, Valentini S. Online Journal of Veterinary
Research, 9 : 1-12, 2005
18.A radiological study of the incidence of unilateral canine hip dysplasia. S. Citi, M. Vignoli, M.
Modenato, F. Rossi and J.P. Morgan, Schweizer Archiv fuer Tierheilkunde 2005, Vol 147,
173-178
19. Use of Contrast Harmonic Ultrasound for the characterization of focal lesions of the spleen:
21 cases. Rossi F, Vignoli M, Leone VF, Terragni R Vet Radiol & Ultrasound 2006;48:p.170
(Abstract)
20. CT-guided fine needle aspiration and tissue-core biopsy of lung lesions in the dog and cat.
M. Vignoli, G. Gnudi, P. Laganga, M. Gazzola, F. Rossi, R. Terragni, M. Di Giancamillo, B.
Secchiero, S. Citi, A.M. Cantoni, A. Corradi. EJCAP 2007, Vol 17, 23-28
21. Needle tract implantation after Fine Needle Aspiation Biopsy (FNAB) of transitional cell
carcinoma of the urinary bladder and adenocarcinoma of the lung. Vignoli M, Rossi F. Chierici
C, Terragni R. De Lorenzi D, Stanga M, Oliviero D. Schweizer Archiv fuer Tierheilkunde 2007,
Vol 149: 314-318
22. Ecografia con mezzo di contrasto: principi generali ed applicazioni in medicina veterinaria.
Rossi F. Veterinaria 2007;5:
23.Computed Tomographic Features of Skull Osteomyelitis in four dogs; G Seiler, F Rossi, M
Vignoli, R Cianciolo, T Scanlon, U Giger, Vet Rad & Ultr
24. Use of contrast-enhanced ultrasound for characterization of focal splenic lesions. Rossi F,
Leone VF, Vignoli M, Laddaga E, Terragni R, Vet Rad & Ultr 2008;49(2):154-164
25.Contrast Enhanced Fluid-Attenuated Inversion Recovery vs Contrast Enhanced Spin Echo
T1 weighted Brain Imaging. C Falzone, F Rossi, M Calistri, M Tranquillo, M Baroni, Vet Rad
& Ultr 2008;49:4,333-338
26.Primary pulmonary spindle cell tumour (haemangiopericytoma) in a dog. Vignoli M, Bucholz
J, Morandi F, Laddaga E, Brunetti B, Rossi F, Terragni R e Sarli G. JSAP (2008) 49, 540–
543
27.Ultrasound-guided retrieval of plant awns. Della Santa D, Rossi F, Carlucci F, Vignoli M,
Kircher P, Vet Rad & Ultr 2008, Vol. 49, No. 5, 2008, pp 484–486.
Already accepted for pubblication:
28.Computed tomographic and magnetic resonance imaging features of segmental caudal vena
cava aplasia in ten dogs. T Schwarz, Rossi F, Wray JD, Ablad B, Beal MW, Kinns J, Seiler
GS, Dennis R, Mc Connell JF and Costello M. JSAP
29.Un caso di gastrinoma in un cane. Giampaolo Crispino, Federica Rossi, Silvia Mazzotti,
Riccardo Finotello, Francesca Abramo, Gianluca Magni, Laura Marconato - Veterinaria
Oral presentations of the last 5 years:
1. Ct-guided biopsy in the axial and appendicular the skeleton. Vignoli M, Rossi F, et al. EAVDI
Annual Meeting, Murcia, Luglio 2002.
2. Facet joint geometry and disk degeneration in the L5-S1 region: MRI investigastion in dogs
with signs of cauda equina compression. Rossi F, Seiler G, Busato A, Wacker T, Lang J,
EAVDI Annual Meeting, Murcia, Luglio 2002.
3. Studio preliminare sulle biopsie TC-guidate nelle lesioni polmonari del cane. Vignoli M., Citi
S., Rossi F., Corlazzoli D., Terragni R.., Bologna, SICV Giugno 2003.
4. MRI-nomenclature and classification of lumbar disc pathology in the dog- An adaptation of
the human recommendation, Lang J, Rossi F, Seiler G. Annual Meeting IVRA August 2003,
South Africa
5. Nuove tecniche e tecnologie in ecografia veterinaria, Rossi F, 48° Congresso Multisala
SCIVAC, MAGGIO 2004-12-09
6. Applicazione di un nuovo mezzo di contrasto ecografico a microbolle per lo studio di sospette
lesioni neoplastiche, Rossi F, Vignoli M, Terragni R, 48° Congresso Multisala SCIVAC,
MAGGIO 2004-12-09
7. Experiences on CT-guided fine needle aspiration and tissue core biopsy of the lung. Vignoli
M, Gnudi G., Di Giancamillo M, Citi S., Rossi F., Terragni R., La Ganga P, EAVDI Annual
Meeting, Ghent 2004
8. Contrast harmonic ultrasound in small animals with suspected neoplastic lesions – A
preliminary study, F. Rossi, Vignoli N, Terragni R, EAVDI Annual Meeting, Ghent, 2004
9. La Tomografia Computerizzata: nuovo approccio allo studio delle malattie dell’apparato
respiratorio, Rossi F, Congresso Multisala SCIVAC; maggio 2005
10.Caratterizzazione di lesioni focali della milza mediante l’utilizzo di un mezzo di contrasto
ecografico: 21 casi, Rossi F, Vignoli M, Leone VF, Terragni R, Congresso Multisala SCIVAC,
maggio 2006
11.Maschera laringea: valutazione con TAC e suoi possibili impieghi in Medicina d’urgenza
ed anestesia. Bellentani R, Rossi F, Vignoli M, Laganga P, Congresso Multisala SCIVAC,
maggio 2006
12.Aspetti di Pronto Soccorso e gestione di un cucciolo di Grampus Griseus (Risso’s Dolphin).
Benvenuti A, Hartmann MG, Rossi F, Scharpehhe J. Congresso Multisala SCIVAC, maggio
2006
13. Utilizzo dell’ecografia e della CT nella diagnosi e trattamento dei Corpi Estranei Vegetali.
Attanasi G, Vignoli M, Vizzardelli G, Laganga P, Panini P, Rossi F, Terragni R. Congresso
Multisala SCIVAC, maggio 2006
14. Use of Contrast Harmonic Ultrasound for the characterization of focal lesions of the spleen:
21 cases. Rossi F, Vignoli M, Leone VF, Terragni R. IVRA/ACVR 2006 Meeting, Vancouver
agosto 2006
15. L’esame CT nelle Emergenze Veterinarie – Rossi F – Congresso Multisala SCIVAC Rimini
1 giugno 2007
16. Incompleta ossificazione del condilo omerale (IOHC) in un pincher – Attanasi G, Vignoli M,
Rossi F, Terragni R - Congresso Multisala SCIVAC Rimini giugno 2007
17. Diagnostica per Immagini in corso di neoplasie surrenaliche: Ecografia vs TC. Piola V, Rossi
F, Vignoli M, Terragni R - Congresso Multisala SCIVAC Rimini giugno 2007
18.Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound in small animals – Rossi F (invited speaker) – EAVDI 2007
Annual Meeting – Thessaloniki – Greece August 2007
19.US and CT imaging of canine adrenal tumours – Piola V, Rossi F, Vignoli M, Terragni R.
EAVDI 2007 Annual Meeting – Thessaloniki – Greece August 2007
20. Contrast enhanced ultrasound: basics and clinical application un small animals. Rossi F
(invited speaker) – EAVDI (BID) autumn meeting – Hinxton - England November 2007
21.Diagnostica per Immagini in oncologia veterinaria: quello che la Radiologia e
l’Ecografia hanno da dire – Rossi F – 58° congresso SCIVAC - Oncologia Veterinaria alle
soglie del III millennio – Milano 6-8 marzo 2008
22.Diagnostica per Immagini in oncologia veterinaria: abbiamo bisogno di TC e RM? – Rossi
F – 58° congresso SCIVAC - Oncologia Veterinaria alle soglie del III millennio – Milano 6-8
marzo 2008
23. Milza accessoria nel cane: diagnostica ecografica basale e contrastrografica – Rabba S,
Rossi F, Vignoli M, Terragni R – Congresso Multisala SCIVAC Rimini giugno 2008
Presented posters:
1. “Post traumatic hemidiaphragmatic paresis in two cats”; M. Vignoli, M. Toniato, M. Manzini,
R. Terragni, F. Rossi, A. Franchi, L. Pozzi; European Association of Veterinary Diagnostic
Imaging Annual Meeting, Paris, July, 18-21th, 2001.
2. “Bilateral elbow malformation in a cat due to radio-ulnar synostosis. A comparison with
humans”; F. Rossi, M. Vignoli, R. Terragni, L. Pozzi, C. Impallomeni, M. Magnani, European
Association of Veterinary Diagnostic Imaging Annual Meeting, Paris, July, 18-21th, 2001.
3. Volume Rendering Imaging in 2 cases of PSS - Rossi F., Attanasi G., Vignoli M., Terragni R,
Magni G – EAVDI Meeting, Napoli 5-8 October 2005-11-01
4. Uncommon radiographic appearance of a nerve sheath humour in the femur of a dog J.
Buchholz, F. Rossi, M. Vignoli, R. Terragni, G. Sarli - EAVDI Meeting, Napoli 5-8 October
2005-11-01
5. Imaging of two trauma cases in Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta) Vignoli M., Nardini
G., Bielli M., Rossi F., Terragni R., Leone V – EAVDI 2007 Annual Meeting – Thessaloniki –
Greece August 2007
6. First three year of CT examination in a private practice in Italy. Vignoli M, Laganga P, Rossi
F, Terragni R. EAVDI 2007 Annual Meeting – Thessaloniki – Greece August 2007
7. Accessory Spleen in the dog: B-mode sonography and Contrast Harmonic Imaging: S. Rabba,
F. Rossi, M. Vignoli, R. Terragni – EAVDI 2008 Meeting – Svolvaer – Norway
8. Helical Hydro-CT (HHCT) in the study of the stomach wall: normal technique and clinical
application in dogs. Terragni R, Vignoli M, Rossi F, Laganga P. Internal Medicine Meeting –
Ghent 2008