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what is 'thoracentesis'?
Definition for Thoracentesis
Thoracentesis is a medical procedure used for such diagnoses as: pneumonia, empyema and hemothorax.
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pneumonia
lung infection
Thoracentesis and pneumonia
empyema
pus in sac enclosing lung
Thoracentesis and empyema
hemothorax
blood in sac around lungs
Thoracentesis and hemothorax
Legionellosis
type of bacterial lung infection
Thoracentesis and Legionellosis
aspiration pneumonia
inhalation of stomach or oral contents into lungs
Thoracentesis and aspiration pneumonia
lung aspiration
inhalation of foreign material into the lungs
Thoracentesis and lung aspiration
small cell lung carcinoma
rapidly growing cancer lung
Thoracentesis and small cell lung carcinoma
Hodgkin's lymphoma
type of cancer of the lymphatic system-lymphoma
Thoracentesis and Hodgkin's lymphoma
pseudomonas infection
infection with bacterium pseudomonas
Thoracentesis and pseudomonas infection
bronchogenic carcinoma
lung cancer
Thoracentesis and bronchogenic carcinoma
chest wall trauma or fracture rib
injury to chest
Thoracentesis and chest wall trauma or fracture rib
pleural effusion
fluid collection in sac holding lungs
Thoracentesis and pleural effusion
Burkitt's lymphoma
cancer of lymphatic system associated with E-B virus
Thoracentesis and Burkitt's lymphoma
histoplasmosis
multisystem fungal disease
Thoracentesis and histoplasmosis
paragonimiasis
parasitic lung infection
Thoracentesis and paragonimiasis
Listeriosis
rare foodborne bacterial disease
Thoracentesis and Listeriosis
asbestosis
chronic lung disease due to toxicity of asbestos
Thoracentesis and asbestosis
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CT scan
Thoracentesis and CT scan
Chest X-ray
Radiological technique to image the chest
Thoracentesis and Chest X-ray
Complete Blood Count
Thoracentesis and Complete Blood Count
CT chest
Thoracentesis and CT chest
Oxygen
Thoracentesis and Oxygen
Pulse oximetry
Oximetry
Thoracentesis and Pulse oximetry
Arterial Blood Gas
Thoracentesis and Arterial Blood Gas
Sputum analysis
Thoracentesis and Sputum analysis
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy
Thoracentesis and Bronchoscopy
Complete metabolic panel
Thoracentesis and Complete metabolic panel
serum electrolytes
Thoracentesis and serum electrolytes
Blood culture
Thoracentesis and Blood culture
Thoracic ultrasound
Thoracentesis and Thoracic ultrasound
Cardiac monitoring
Thoracentesis and Cardiac monitoring
Biopsy
Thoracentesis and Biopsy
Brain MRI
Thoracentesis and Brain MRI
Needle Biopsy
Thoracentesis and Needle Biopsy
Lumbar Puncture
Thoracentesis and Lumbar Puncture
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Thoracentesis and Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Thoracotomy
Thoracentesis and Thoracotomy
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clindamycin
Thoracentesis and clindamycin
levofloxacin
Thoracentesis and levofloxacin
vancomycin
Thoracentesis and vancomycin
etoposide
Thoracentesis and etoposide
ceftriaxone
Thoracentesis and ceftriaxone
ceftazidime
Thoracentesis and ceftazidime
amikacin
Thoracentesis and amikacin
azithromycin
Thoracentesis and azithromycin
moxifloxacin
Thoracentesis and moxifloxacin
imipenem and cilastatin
Thoracentesis and imipenem and cilastatin
gentamicin
Thoracentesis and gentamicin
cisplatin
Thoracentesis and cisplatin
doxorubicin(adriamycin)
Thoracentesis and doxorubicin(adriamycin)
ifosfamide
Thoracentesis and ifosfamide
vincristine(oncovin)
Thoracentesis and vincristine(oncovin)
cefuroxime
Thoracentesis and cefuroxime
telithromycin
Thoracentesis and telithromycin
aztreonam
Thoracentesis and aztreonam
ciprofloxacin
Thoracentesis and ciprofloxacin
tobramycin
Thoracentesis and tobramycin
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Thoracentesis
Thoracentesis is a procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall called ... to sign a consent form before a thoracentesis. ...
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Thoracentesis
Thoracentesis is a procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lining ... Allergies Arthritis Asthma Breast Cancer Cancer Deafness Dermatology Diabetes ...
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Thoracentesis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Thoracentesis (also known as thoracocentesis or pleural tap) is ... Thoracotomy - Thoracoscopy - Mediastinoscopy - Thoracentesis - Pleurodesis - Nuss procedure ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thoracentesis
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Thoracentesis - MesotheliomaTreatment
Explore the mesothelioma treatments currently available. Mesothelioma treatments, such as surgical procedures to remove the mesothelioma, and procedures to reduce ...
http://lungdiseases.about.com/od/mesothelio2/ss/meso_treatment_4.htm
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Thoracentesis, All Sections (printer-friendly)
Print All Page for Thoracentesis ... Thoracentesis (THOR-a-sen-TE-sis) is a procedure to remove excess fluid in the ... Thoracentesis is done to find the cause ...
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/thor/thor_all.html
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Thoracentesis
Thoracentesis is a procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lining ... The thoracentesis needle is inserted above the rib into the pleural space. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003420.htm
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eMedicine - Pleural Effusion : Article by Jeffrey Rubins
Approximately 1 million pleural effusions are diagnosed in the United States each year. ... lung emboli, lung embolus, esophageal rupture, pneumothorax, thoracentesis ...
http://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic1843.htm
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Definition of thoracentesis - NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
New Study of Targeted Therapies for Breast Cancer. The Nation's Investment in Cancer Research FY 2009 ... thoracentesis (THOH-ruh-sen-TEE-sis) ...
http://www.nci.nih.gov/Templates/db_alpha.aspx?CdrID=46612
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The use of rutin in a cat with idiopathic chylothorax
... was diagnosed based on clinical signs, thoracic radiographs, and thoracentesis. ... Thoracentesis yielded approximately 20 mL of an odorless, pink-tinged milky ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1180424
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Thoracentesis, What To Expect During
Thoracentesis is done at a doctor's office or hospital. ... Thoracentesis. The illustration shows a person having thoracentesis. ...
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/thor/thor_during.html
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Empyema Thoracis from Salmonella Choleraesuis | CDC EID
Six patients had thoracentesis, 2 had close tube thoracostomy, and 1 had open drainage. ... died, while 3 (50%) of the 6 patients who underwent thoracentesis died. ...
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol11no09/05-0030.htm
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Talk:Empyema - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In my opinion, your distinction between chest tube insertion and thoracentesis is too loose. ... Therefore thoracentesis means to punctate the thorax. ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Empyema
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eMedicine - Pleural Effusion : Article by Fredrick Melik Abrahamian
Pleural effusion is defined as an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the ... effusion, exudative effusion, thoracentesis, congestive heart failure, bacterial ...
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic462.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Pleural effusion
Thoracentesis. Pleural ... Therapeutic thoracentesis may be done if the fluid collection ... cavity) can be a complication of the thoracentesis procedure. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000086.htm
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Thoracentesis, What Are the Risks
The risks of thoracentesis are usually minor and will get better on their own, or they're easily treated. ... What Are the Risks of Thoracentesis? ...
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/thor/thor_risk.html
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Pleural effusion
Thoracentesis. Pleural ... Therapeutic thoracentesis may be done if the fluid collection ... cavity) can be a complication of the thoracentesis procedure. ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Pleural-effusion.htm
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Lung Cancer-Other Treatment
Radiation therapy is the use of high-energy X-rays to kill cancer cells and ... treat fluid buildup around your lung that returns after repeated thoracentesis. ...
http://www.webmd.com/lung-cancer/tc/lung-cancer-other-treatment
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Dictionary of Cancer Terms
thoracentesis (THOH-ruh-sen-TEE-sis) Removal of fluid from the pleural cavity ... Send to Printer ...
http://www.nci.nih.gov/Common/PopUps/popDefinition.aspx?id=4...
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Pleural drainage using central venous catheters
... uncomplicated pleural effusions include thoracentesis via small gauge needles or ... be able to avoid repeated thoracentesis procedures and to successfully drain ...
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Thoracentesis, Key Points
Thoracentesis is a procedure to remove excess fluid in the space between the lungs and the chest wall. ... Before thoracentesis, your doctor will talk to you ...
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/thor/thor_summary.html
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Talk:Thoracentesis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Talk:Thoracentesis. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Jump to: navigation, search ... Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Thoracentesis" ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Thoracentesis
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eMedicine - Pneumonia, Empyema and Abscess : Article by Mark Zwanger
A lung abscess is a subacute infection in which an area of necrosis forms in the ... of the pleural cavity, thoracentesis, chest tube placement, subdiaphragmatic ...
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/topic463.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Pleural fluid smear
... through a procedure called thoracentesis. For information about this test and its risks, see: Thoracentesis ... See: Thoracentesis. Update Date: 11/12/2007 ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003721.htm
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Thoracentesis, What Is
Thoracentesis (THOR-a-sen-TE-sis) is a procedure to remove excess fluid in the space between the lungs and the chest wall. ... Thoracentesis is done to find ...
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/thor/thor_whatis.html
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What is thoracentesis? Find the definition for thoracentesis at WebMD
Paracentesis of the pleural cavity.
http://www.webmd.com/dictionary/terms/thoracentesis
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eMedicine - Pneumothorax : Article Excerpt by Rebecca Bascom
Pneumothorax is defined as the presence of air or gas in the pleural cavity. ... needle aspiration, therapeutic thoracentesis, pleural biopsy, central venous ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/byname/pneumothorax.htm
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Thoracentesis, Who Needs
You may need thoracentesis if you have a pleural effusion. ... it's used to find the right place to insert the needle or tube for thoracentesis. ...
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/thor/thor_whoneeds.html
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Diagnosis of Lung Cancer
Imaging is a common way to diagnose lung cancer. ... Lung Cancer 101 Causes of Lung Cancer Preventing Lung Cancer Types and Staging ... Thoracentesis ...
http://lungcancer.about.com/od/diagnosisoflungcancer/a/diagnosislungca.htm
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CDC - Bioterrorism-Related Inhalational Anthrax: The First 10 Cases ...
A left thoracentesis yielded serosanguinous fluid (Table 1) positive for B. ... pleural effusion that required repeat thoracentesis and placement of a chest tube. ...
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/eid/vol7no6/jernigan.htm
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Pleural effusion
A pleural effusion is an accumulation of fluid between the ... Pleural effusion Pericarditis - bacterial Thoracentesis Pericarditis - bacterial Cirrhosis ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/000086trt.htm
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Pleurisy - MedlinePlus
Information about the inflammation of the pleura that may develop in the presence of lung inflammation (pneumonia, tuberculosis), rheumatic diseases, chest trauma, certain cancers, and asbestos-related disease.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001371.htm
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eMedicine - Chylothorax : Article by Rosemary Kozar
Chylothorax refers to the presence of lymphatic fluid in the pleural space secondary to leakage from the thoracic duct ... thoracentesis, lymphatic ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic381.htm
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Thoracentesis, What To Expect After
After thoracentesis, you may need a chest x ray to check for any ... After Thoracentesis ... Your blood pressure and breathing will be checked for up to a few ...
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/thor/thor_after.html
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Pleural fluid analysis
A procedure called thoracentesis is used to get a sample of pleural fluid. ... The thoracentesis needle is inserted above the rib into the pocket of fluid. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003624.htm
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Hyponatremia and hyperkalemia associated with chylous pleural and ...
Thoracentesis yielded 135 mL (80 mL from the left hemithorax and 55 mL from the ... respiratory distress, and a repeat thoracentesis yielded 225 mL of chyle. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=339399
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ClinicalQuestions Collection
... article on not needing to do a chest x-ray on all patients after thoracentesis? ... on not needing to do a chest x-ray on all patients after thoracentesis? ...
http://clinques.nlm.nih.gov/search?uidtext=NQ002218
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eMedicine Case Answer - Whiteout of the Left Lung
Misguided attempts at thoracentesis invariably fail, and urgent bronchoscopy is required. ... physician performed thoracentesis, which was unsuccessful. ...
http://knowledge.emedicine.com/splash/shared/pub/xrotw/0015answer.html
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Thoracentesis, What To Expect Before
Before thoracentesis, your doctor will talk to you about the procedure and how to prepare for it. ... What To Expect Before Thoracentesis ...
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/thor/thor_before.html
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eMedicine - Pneumonia, Empyema and Abscess : Article Excerpt by: Mark ...
Pneumonia, Empyema and Abscess - A lung abscess is a subacute infection in which ... of the pleural cavity, thoracentesis, chest tube placement, subdiaphragmatic ...
http://www.emedicine.com/emerg/byname/pneumonia-empyema-and-abscess.htm
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MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Pleural fluid gram stain
This is done using a procedure called thoracentesis. ... slight pain in the area when the thoracentesis needle enters the pleural space. ...
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003722.htm
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Thoracentesis, Links to Other Information
... Home: Lung Diseases: Thoracentesis: Links. What Is ... Links to Other Information About Thoracentesis. NHLBI Resources ... Print all Sections of this Topic ...
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/thor/thor_links.html
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Lung Cancer
Upon hearing about the symptoms, a health care provider, whether a primary care provider or emergency department clinician, ... Thoracentesis can be important ...
http://www.webmd.com/lung-cancer/guide/lung-cancer-tests?page=2
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Cardiopulmonary Syndromes - National Cancer Institute
Expert-reviewed information summary about common conditions that produce chest symptoms. ... Thoracentesis. Use of Pleural Sclerosing Agents. Surgical Treatment ...
http://www.nci.nih.gov/cancertopics/pdq/supportivecare/cardi...
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Thoracentesis, What Does It Show
Your doctor will send the fluid removed during thoracentesis for testing. ... Lung Diseases: Thoracentesis: What Does It ... What Does Thoracentesis Show? ...
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/thor/thor_show.html
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eMedicine - Empyema, Pleuropulmonary : Article by Sat Sharma
For centuries, empyema has been recognized as a serious problem. ... than 10 mm on lateral decubitus radiographs must have a diagnostic thoracentesis. ...
http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic659.htm
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Empyema - MedlinePlus
Explains how infected fluid can build up in the pleural space (the cavity between the lung and the membrane that surrounds it) and its treatment with antibiotics or decortication.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000123.htm
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Pleurisy
... remove fluid in the lungs by thoracentesis and check it for signs of infection. ... Collapsed lung due to thoracentesis. Complications from the original illness ...
http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/infectiousdiseases/Pleurisy.htm
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Meigs syndrome - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Because of the presence of ascites and pleural effusions, the differential ... of Meigs' syndrome consists of thoracentesis and paracentesis to drain off the ...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meig's_syndrome
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Failure to recognize late postpneumonectomy empyema. Role of diagnostic ...
Journal List > West J Med > v.153(3); Sep 1990. Summary. Selected References. Page Browse ... empyema. Role of diagnostic thoracentesis. M. A. Papadakis and S. ...
http://www.pubmedcentral.nih.gov/articlerender.fcgi?artid=1002541
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How Are Pleurisy and Other Disorders of the Pleura Diagnosed?
Your doctor will find out if you have pleurisy or another pleural disorder by taking a detailed ... This test is called thoracentesis (THOR-a-sen-TE-sis) ...
http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/pleurisy/pleurisy_diagnosis.html
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