Pleural puncture: definition, reasons, procedure and risks
What is a pleural puncture? During a pleural puncture, a fine hollow needle is inserted into the pleural cavity to remove accumulated fluid (pleural effusion). The pleural cavity is the narrow space between the two pleural sheets – the pleura visceralis, which lies directly on the lungs, and the pleura parietalis, which lies on the … Pleural puncture: definition, reasons, procedure and risks
