Talk:Thoracostomy

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Thoracostomy and thoracotomy are different things. Thoracostomy involves making a communication between the thoracic cavity and the outside world for the emergency treatment of tension pneumothorax. Thoracotomy refers to opening the chest to manipulate the heart/lungs etc. Why is this redirected?