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Inclusion required thoracic radiographs, surgical reports, and perioperative records.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A total of 86 dogs and 5 cats were identified. Mean animal trauma triage score was higher in nonsurvivors (7.6 \u00b1 2.4; n = 20) than survivors (5.2 \u00b1 2.5; 71). Radiographic findings included pneumothorax (73.6%), pulmonary contusions (65.9%), and rib fractures (62.6%). Computed tomography findings often identified more injuries. Time from presentation to surgery did not differ in survivors versus nonsurvivors. Lung lobectomy was performed in 24.2% of patients and was more common in nonsurvivors (45.0% vs 18.3%). Intra- and postoperative complications occurred in 56% and 51.7% of patients, respectively. Survival to discharge was 78.0% (71 of 91 patients), with a median hospitalization of 3.3 days (range, 1 to 12 days). Among 55 patients with follow up, 11 (20%) had complications related to thoracic trauma.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Surgical management of penetrating thoracic trauma was associated with a high survival rate despite frequent complications. Animal trauma triage is a useful prognostic indicator. Computed tomography may alter treatment plans.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Clinical Relevance<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Clinicians should anticipate higher injury severity than anticipated based on routine imaging and examination. Higher animal trauma triage scores were associated with nonsurvival and may provide useful prognostic information. 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