Thoracentesis

**Definition:** Aspiration of fluid or air from the THORACIC CAVITY. It is coupled sometimes with the administration of drugs into the PLEURAL CAVITY.

**Tree numbers:** - E01.370.225.998.329.810 - E02.800.550.810 - E04.665.600.810 - E05.200.998.329.810

**Synonyms:** - Pleurocentesis - Chest Aspiration - Pleural Aspiration - Thoracocentesis