Thoracostomy vs. Thoracentesis

Thoracostomy vs. Thoracentesis — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Thoracostomy and Thoracentesis

Thoracostomynoun

Incision into the chest wall, with maintenance of the opening for drainage.

Thoracentesisnoun

(surgery) A medical procedure involving needle drainage of air or fluid from the pleural space.