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87 year old male moderate amount of fluid build up in lungs. hospital suggesting to do procedure to take it out in radiology dept. probably thoracentesis. is it okay to do or follow up with pulmonary or ent?

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Dr. Hiep Le
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I think I answered your question previously. If the etiology of pleural effusion is undefined and the effusion is moderate, thoracentesis is indicated, especially if patient is symptomatic. Thoracentesis is nowadays performed by radiologist with ultrasound guidance and it is safe. Radiologist will refuse to do it if the fluid is not big enough. Please trust your doctor and good luck to you.
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