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Record 1 2015-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Centesis and Samplings
  • Respiratory System
DEF

A surgical puncture of the chest wall into the parietal cavity for aspiration of fluids.

Key term(s)
  • pleural fluid analysis
  • pleural tap

French

Domaine(s)
  • Ponctions et prélèvements
  • Appareil respiratoire
DEF

Ponction de la paroi thoracique à l’aide d’un trocart pour évacuer une accumulation de liquide.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Centesis y muestras
  • Aparato respiratorio
DEF

Procedimiento diagnóstico en el que se procede a la inserción de una aguja, trócar o catéter en la cavidad pleural con el fin de extraer líquido de la misma para efectuar una biopsia.

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