thoracentesis
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What is thoracentesis?
Thoracentesis is a procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lining of the outside of the lungs (pleura) and the wall of the chest. Normally, very little fluid is present in this space. An accumulation of excess fluid between the layers of the pleura is called a pleural effusion.
Alternative Names:
Pleural fluid aspiration; Pleural tap
Posts on thoracentesis (58)
I have been diagnosed with Yellow Nail Syndrome and have my lungs drained every few months....
Forties woman with increasing shortness of breath. Stopped smoking in 1999. Active unti...
- Jul 27, 2008
Forgive me if these questions sound completely stupid- I usually post to the thyroid forum ...
- Sep 11, 2008
what is the nursing intervention with regards to patient after thoracentesis?
- Aug 01, 2011
how do they drain fluid from the lung?
- May 07, 2010
About two months after I had a pace maker put in, I started to be very short of breath. I s...
- Jul 23, 2009
does any know how often i can get a thoracentesis procedure, seems like i need it every wee...
- Oct 29, 2009
does any know how often i can get a thoracentesis procedure, seems like i need it every wee...
I have a lot of chest pain.A couple of months ago I went to get a sono and the doctor told ...
Why would a hospital refuse to do a thoracentesis when the fluids are worse today than when...
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