As a side note, this breed also had a part in the First Wives Club and Gosford Park. The Brussels Griffon will typically reach heights of 7-8 inches and an average weight of 6-12 pounds. The Brussels Griffon's coat is wiry and rough to the touch.
Thoracic surgery is surgery for conditions that affect organs inside the thorax (chest), with the exception of the heart. (See our cardiovascular program for more information on heart surgery.) At Childrenâs, thoracic surgeries may include: 1  Corrections of chest wall deformities.  Tumor removals.
What does thoracic mean? This medical term refers to the thorax or in laymanâs jargon the chest. The chest cavity contains the heart, lungs, oesophagus, chest wall and diaphragm. The organs inside the chest are protected by the rib cage. This is surgery to treat diseases and injuries of the chest.