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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.
This is called pleural effusion. If thereâs excess fluid, it can compress the lungs and cause difficulty breathing. Fluid in the Chest (Pleural Effusion) Thoracentesis is a procedure done when thereâs too much fluid in the pleural space. The goal is to drain the fluid and make it easier for you to breathe again. In some cases, the procedure will also help your doctor discover the cause of the pleural effusion.