A<unk>  is a small incision of the chest wall, with maintenance of the opening for drainage. It is most commonly used for the treatment of a pneumothorax. This is performed by physicians, paramedics, and nurses usually via needle<unk>  or an incision into the chest wall with the insertion of a<unk>  tube (chest tube) or with a hemostat and the provider's finger (finger<unk> , A<unk>  is often confused with<unk> , which is a larger incision commonly used to gain access to organs within the chest.
Thoracostomy
Thoracotomy
Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery
Lobotomy
Pleurodesis
Open lung ventilation
Trachelectomy
Tracheotomy