Sheeza Basharatabout 24 hours ago

Pleural Tap

A pleural tap, also known as thoracentesis or pleural aspiration, is a medical procedure where excess fluid or air is removed from the pleural space, the area between the lungs and chest wall. This procedure is performed to diagnose and/or treat conditions like pleural effusion (excess fluid), pneumothorax (air), or hemothorax (blood).