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Surgery is required to manage pathology of the thoracic wall, including neoplasia and trauma, and to access the thoracic cavity. Knowledge of anatomy, thorough patient assessment, stabilization and careful attention to anaesthesia and analgesia regimens are essential. This chapter covers anatomy, anaesthetic management, analgesia and postoperative care, and surgical approaches to a range of presentations. Operative Technique: Lateral or intercostal thoracotomy. Video Clip : Flail chest in a dog. If you have purchased the print edition of the book, there is a code at the end of this chapter which enables you to access the online chapter and video.
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