Thoracentesis in Hyderabad

A space between the inner chest wall and pleura of the lungs called pleural space consist of some fluid to avoid friction between them. Sometimes, pleural effusion occurs in the space which means excess fluid is created in the space causing shortness of breath or pain. To remove this excess fluid or air Thoracentesis is done.

Thoracentesis in Hyderabad is the process of removing excess fluid or air from the pleural space.

It is carried for health issues like

  1. Congestive heart failure
  2. Fungal, bacterial, or viral infections
  3. Cancers
  4. Inflammation of pancreas
  5. Pneumonia
  6. Liver failure
  7. Clotting in lungs
  8. TB
  9. Reaction due to medicines
Thoracentesis in Hyderabad

Before the procedure of Thoracentesis at best pulmonology hospitals in Pragathi nagar, some basic preparations are done like having X-Ray, Chest Fluoroscopy, Ultrasound, and CT-Scan, etc.

Local anesthesia is given during the surgery and cleaned with antiseptic. A needle is inserted from the back between the ribs. Fluid will be redrawn through a needle. In cases of excess fluid, a tube is inserted for 2 to 3 days in place of the needle. Once done needle is removed and the dressing or bandage is done.