Postmortem Evaluation of Left Flank Laparoscopic Access in an Adult Female Giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis)

Figure 5

The initial postmortem examination approach consisted of removing the overlying abdominal and thoracic walls to validate the organ positions seen on laparoscopy. Note the wide flat ribs that may be thoracoscopy difficult by severely limiting the ability to manipulate the endoscope.