Webthoracentesis, also known as a pleural tap, is a procedure performed to remove fluid or air from the pleural space surrounding the lungs.

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Thoracentesis, also known as pleural tap or pleural biopsy, involves the insertion of a needle or catheter into the pleural space to drain fluid.

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Weba thoracentesis (pleural tap) is a procedure that removes fluid from around the lungs, or pleural fluid.

Thoracentesis may be done for diagnosis and/or therapy.

Webdiagnostic thoracentesis (a pleural tap) involves removing a sample of pleural fluid from the pleural space.

Weba thoracentesis (pleural tap) is a procedure that removes fluid from around the lungs, or pleural fluid.

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Webdiagnostic thoracentesis (a pleural tap) involves removing a sample of pleural fluid from the pleural space.

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Webthoracentesis is needle aspiration of fluid from a pleural effusion.

Webthoracentesis is needle aspiration of fluid from a pleural effusion.

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