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.
Shopping for heart surgery: 1  A patient may be referred to a thoracic surgeon who specializes in surgery on the heart and is also sometimes referred to as a cardiac surgeon or cardiovascular surgeon. 2  Cleveland Clinic offers an FAQ on heart surgery .