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Thoracostomy

Medical Definition: Surgical creation of an opening (stoma) into the chest cavity for drainage; used in the treatment of pleural effusion, pneumothorax, hemothorax and empyema.
Guide Notes: do not use /util except by MeSH definition; do not confuse with THORACOTOMY
Previously Indexed: Thoracic Surgery (1966-1987)

Thoracostomy Medical Definitions and Terms

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