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Fig. 10.22 Although thoracoscopy
is possible in small mammals, the
limited operating space carries an
increase risk of injury. Inadvertent
lung puncture from instrument
entry is evident in this rabbit at
post-mortem examination.

Fig. 10.23 A thoracoscopic assisted resection of a large benign thymic cyst in a pet rabbit, with
the aid of a 3 mm monopolar hook and radiosurgery, demonstrates that complex procedures are
possible using thoracoscopic techniques with 3 mm instrumentation in small mammals.