Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Book chapter Open access

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Authors: Társio Thiago Lopes Alves Filho, Priscila Ferreira de Lima e Souza, Raul Valerio Ponte, Daniel Francisco de Mendonça Trompieri
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18602740
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Abstract

Thoracentesis, or pleural puncture, is a percutaneous procedure in which a needle, catheter, or cannula is inserted into the pleural space when it is pathologically and abnormally occupied by air or fluids such as exudate, transudate, or blood. Typically, this procedure can be used for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes [1,2]. This method is primarily indicated when the goal is to clarify the etiology of a small-volume pleural effusion (

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases Ultrasound in Clinical Applications Pneumothorax Barotrauma Emphysema

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
10 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter