Thoracentesis
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A thoracentesis is an operative surgical procedure to " to remove fluid from the space between the lining of the outside of the lungs (pleura) and the wall of the chest."[1]
References
- ↑ MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Thoracentesis. National Library of Medicine. Retrieved on 2008-06-23.
External links
Thoracentesis - Information for patients from MedlinePlus (United States National Library of Medicine).