Pleurocentesis and pleural catheter insertion to treat pleural abscesses and effusions

​​​​​​​Pleurocentesis is commonly known as thoracentesis. Pleurocentesis is a minimally invasive procedure that removes fluid from the pleural space. One of the most common procedures to remove extra fluid is called thoracentesis. This involves using ultrasound to locate the fluid and a hollow needle to drain the fluid from the pleural space. Thoracentesis can improve breathing, reduce coughing and improve oxygen levels.
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