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Thoracentesis
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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.
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Thoracentesis: Removal of fluid in the pleura through a needle.
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Thoracentesis: The removal of fluid from the space between the lining of the chest and the lung, using a needle. A pathologist views the fluid under a microscope to look for cancer cells.
Chest x-ray: An x-ray of the organs and bones inside the chest.
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Thoracentesis - A needle is used to remove pleural fluid, the fluid between the lung and the chest wall. This fluid is examined for cancer cells.
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Thoracentesis (Pleural tap) A procedure to remove fluids from the area between the two layers (pleura) covering the lung. Thrombocytopenia An abnormally low number of platelets (thrombocytes). If the platelet count is too low, bleeding could occur.
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The specimen is obtained by thoracentesis (a needle aspiration of fluid in the pleural space). The chest is cleansed with antibacterial soap. The area is anesthetized with local anesthetic.
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Lung tissue is obtained by inserting a needle into the chest between two ribs or by using bronchoscopy.
Thoracentesis. Thoracentesis involves puncturing the chest wall to obtain fluid from the space around the lungs.
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Your health care provider may use a procedure called needle thoracentesis to reduce pain and discomfort. For this procedure, a needle is inserted into your chest to remove the air. The air immediately flows out through the needle.
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Thoracentesis (thor-uh-sen-TEE-sis): If air or fluid gets trapped between the chest wall and the outside of the lung, you may find it difficult to breath. To relieve the problem, the doctor can empty the area with a needle inserted between two ribs.
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