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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.
Normal chest cavities have a small amount of fluid present in the pleural space, but the volume is typically less than 20 milliliters. Any amount more than this is abnormal and may require further testing for the cause as well as removal. One way of removing the fluids is through a process called thoracentesis. The procedure is done using an ultrasound to get the lay of the land and a needle, which is inserted through the chest wall and used to suck up this excess fluid.