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Results 1 - 10 of 21 for Thoracentesis
  1. Thoracentesis 
    Thoracentesis is a procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lining of the outside of ... Blok BK. Thoracentesis. In: Roberts JR, Custalow CB, Thomsen TW, eds. Roberts and Hedges' Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine and Acute ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003420.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Parapneumonic pleural effusion 
    ... blood test Chest CT scan Chest x-ray Thoracentesis (a sample of fluid is removed with a ... pneumonia. If the person has shortness of breath, thoracentesis might be used to drain the fluid. If ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000139.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Pleural fluid culture 
    A procedure called thoracentesis is performed to get a sample of pleural fluid. The sample is sent to a laboratory and examined under ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003725.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Cytology exam of pleural fluid 
    ... The sample is taken using a procedure called thoracentesis . The procedure is done in the following way: ... Risks are related to thoracentesis and may include: Bleeding Infection Collapse of the lung ( pneumothorax ) Difficulty breathing
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003866.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Pleural fluid analysis 
    A procedure called thoracentesis is used to get a sample of pleural fluid. Your health care provider tests the sample to look for: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003624.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Pleural fluid smear 
    A procedure called thoracentesis is used to get a sample of pleural fluid. Your health care provider examines a sample of pleural fluid ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003721.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Pleural effusion 
    ... cause of the fluid buildup Removing the fluid (thoracentesis) may be done if there is a lot ... Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing right after thoracentesis
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000086.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Empyema 
    ... chest In rare cases, empyema can occur after thoracentesis . This is a procedure in which a needle ... may require multiple positions) CT scan of chest Thoracentesis Pleural fluid analysis
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000123.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Metastatic pleural tumor 
    ... biopsy ) Removal of fluid from around the lungs ( thoracentesis ) ... type of primary cancer. Your provider may recommend thoracentesis if you have a lot of fluid collecting ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000117.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Rheumatoid lung disease 
    ... Needle inserted into the fluid around the lung ( thoracentesis ) Blood tests for rheumatoid arthritis
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000113.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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