[Thoracentesis].
Thoracentesis is a procedure consisting in the insertion of a needle in the pleural space. It is used to remove and analyse pleural fluid. Based on a review of the literature, this article describes the indications, the contraindications, the complications and the technique of this commonly performed procedure.
Pellaton
Cyril
C
Service de médecine interne, Département de médecine, CHUV, 1011 Lausanne. cyril.pellaton@chuv.ch
Monti
Matteo
M
Fitting
Jean-William
JW
D006801:Humans; D019152:Paracentesis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D035422:Pleural Cavity