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Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) is a procedure in which a flexible feeding tube is placed through the abdominal wall and into the stomach.

Gingivectomy is a dental procedure in which a dentist or oral surgeon cuts away part of the gums in the mouth (the gingiva).

Facetectomy is a surgical procedure which involves decompression of a spinal nerve root.

Fasciotomy or fasciectomy is a surgical procedure where the fascia is cut to relieve tension or pressure commonly to treat the resulting loss of circulation to an area of tissue or muscle.

A femoral head ostectomy (FHO) is a surgical procedure that removes the head and neck from the femur.