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Thoracentesis is a procedure to remove fluid from the space between the lungs and the chest wall called the pleural space. It is done with a needle (and sometimes a plastic catheter) inserted through the chest wall. Ultrasound pictures are often used to guide the placement of the needle. This pleural fluid may be sent to a lab to determine what may be causing the fluid to build up in the pleural space.
Fast facts. 1  A thoracentesis is a procedure used to drain the fluid within the chest cavity surrounding the lungs. 2  Excess fluid in this space may cause shortness of breath and coughing. While a thoracentesis is an invasive procedure, itâs also considered a relatively minor procedure, and can often be performed outside of the hospital in a doctorâs office.