Match each definition with the correct term.
-thoracostomy
A)an accumulation of pus in the pleural cavity
B)creation of an opening into the chest cavity to drain pus
C)creation of an opening into the trachea to insert a tube
D)emergency procedure performed to gain access to the airway
E)surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural cavity

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Thoracostomy is the creation of an opening into the chest cavity to drain pus or air, often used to treat conditions like pneumothorax or empyema.

Match Each Definition with the Correct Term