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Rabbits have small thoracic cavities compared to dogs and cats; the thoracic cavity of a rabbit is also much smaller than its abdominal cavity. This chapter discusses considerations for thoracic surgery in rabbits versus cats and dogs; diagnosis of surgical thoracic disease; indications for thoracic surgery; and principles of thoracic surgery. Operative Techniques: Median sternotomy for thymoma removal; Lung lobectomy via lateral thoracotomy; Placing a chest drain.
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