different between thoracotomy vs tracheotomy

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From thoraco- +? -tomy.

thoracotomy (plural thoracotomies)

(surgery) The surgical procedure of making an incision into the chest, normally as a first step to gain access to the thoracic organs, such as the heart, the lungs, and the esophagus.

From tracheo- +? -tomy.

tracheotomy (plural tracheotomies)

(surgery) A surgical procedure in which an incision is made into the trachea, through the neck, and a tube inserted so as to make an artificial opening in order to assist breathing.

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