Thoracentesis - Pulmonary Disorders - Merck Manual …
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WebProcedure. Thoracentesis is needle aspiration of fluid from a pleural effusion. Thoracentesis may be done for diagnosis and/or therapy. Related procedures, including needle, catheter, and tube thoracostomy, are done for therapeutic purposes, such as treating pneumothorax or draining certain pleural fluids. Indications for Thoracentesis. tray
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