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Thoracentesis is a procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall called the pleural space. It is done with a needle (and sometimes a plastic catheter) inserted through the chest wall. Ultrasound pictures are often used to guide the placement of the needle. This pleural fluid may be sent to a lab to determine what may be causing the fluid to build up in the pleural space.
Figure 1: Showing a large pleural effusion, diaphragm and liver. Figure 2: Shows patient in sitting position with ultrasound probe placed over the thoracentesis area. Figure 3: Muscle, fluid, lung, and measurements. Illustration 1: Overview of thoracentesis technique. Figure 4: Pleural effusion with rib shadow.