thoracocentesis การใช้

• A thoracocentesis ( pleural tap ) is often performed here while a patient is in full expiration because of less risk of puncturing the lungs and thereby causing pneumothorax.
• "' CARDIOTHORACIC "' Thoracocentesis, pericardiocentesis, pleurodesis, ligation of thoracic duct, pleuroperitoneal shunt, radiation therapy, pleurectomy, pericardial window, pericardiectomy, thalidomide, interferon alpha 2b, Total Parenteral Nutrition ( TPN ), medium chain triglyceride ( MCT ) and high protein diet, chemotherapy, sclerotherapy, transplant;