In politics, lustration refers to the purge of government officials once affiliated with the Communist system in Central and Eastern Europe. Various forms of lustration were employed in post-communist Europe.
A gastrectomy is a partial or total surgical removal of the stomach.
Tracheostomy is a surgical procedure to create an opening in the neck for direct access to the trachea (the breathing tube). Tracheostomy is performed because of airway obstruction, problems with secretions, and inefficient oxygen delivery. Tracheostomy can have complications. A tracheostomy requires follow-up care.