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What is thoracentesis?
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Procedure: Medical procedure used to remove excessive fluid from the lungs. It can be done to relieve pressure, improve oxygenation and decrease symptoms such as shortness of breath or chest pain or can be done to evaluate fluid to rule out cancer, TB etc.
Answered 5/28/2017
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