Thoracic Wall Tumor Resection and Reconstruction
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In this lecture, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and clinical staging will be discussed for dogs and cats with tumors involving the chest wall. The surgical approach and techniques for chest wall resection will be discussed. Lastly, different options for chest wall reconstruction will be presented, including options for cranial-to-mid chest wall reconstruction as well as diaphragmatic advancement for reconstruction of caudal chest wall resections.