About The Medical Condition Thoracostomy

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Thoracostomy

Thoracostomy Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Thoracostomy Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Thoracostomy?

Surgical creation of an opening (stoma) into the chest cavity for drainage; used in the treatment of pleural effusion, pneumothorax, hemothorax and empyema.

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