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.
Cardiac surgery (involving the heart and great vessels) and thoracic surgery (involving the lungs) are separate surgical specialties, except in the USA, Australia, New Zealand and in some EU countries, such as the UK and Portugal. Cardiothoracic surgeon in the U.S. is a physician (D.O. or M.D.) who first completes a general surgery residency (typically 5â7 years), followed by a cardiothoracic surgery fellowship (typically 2â3 years).