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 as the pleural space. You might ...
Following thoracentesis, fluid reaccumulates in more than 50% of patients, necessitating multiple thoracentesis procedures. 3 Therefore, thoracentesis is not considered a long-term treatment option. 3 ...
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