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An escharotomy is a surgical procedure used to treat full-thickness (third-degree) circumferential burns.

Esophagectomy (US English) or oesophagectomy (British English) is the surgical removal of all or part of the esophagus.

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.