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Thoracentesis: What to Expect. Thoracentesis is a procedure in which a doctor uses a needle and catheter to remove excess fluid from the space between your lungs and the wall of your chest, known ...
Thoracentesis (THOR-a-sen-TE-sis) is a procedure to remove excess fluid in the space between the lungs and the chest wall. Written by : Editorial Team Updated at: Jan 17, 2013 16:10 IST ...
Thoracentesis is a procedure done when there’s too much fluid in the pleural space. The goal is to drain the fluid and make it easier for you to breathe again.