Aims There are no known published studies to support current pitch side guidelines for the management of a tension pneumothorax in a sporting population (1). Temporary management of this condition ...

THIS report concerns injury to the diaphragmatic vessels by the needle used for thoracentesis. Only three cases have been reported, to our knowledge: one by Elkin, 1 another, which will be described ...

Thoracentesis is a procedure to remove excess fluid in the space between the lungs and the chest wall. This space is called the pleural space. The pleural space is filled with a small amount of ...

The risks of thoracentesis usually are minor and get better on their own, or they're easily treated. Your doctor may do a chest x ray after the procedure to check for lung problems. Pneumothorax. This ...

thoracentesis with a catheter rather than a sharp needle. Various specially designed thoracentesis trays are available for introducing small catheters into the pleural space. Alternatively, newer ...