| Ultrasound-guided thoracentesis has been shown to reduce iatrogenic complications and to increase the success of thoracentesis. |
| Pleural fluid obtained via thoracentesis was positive for malignancy. |
| The photograph was taken after needle thoracentesis. |
| While some procedures such as vascular access or thoracentesis will be guided by other US users, in other instances, radiologists' use may increase. |
| Common causes include positive pressure mechanical ventilation, central venous catheter insertion, thoracentesis, transthoracic needle aspiration, and transbronchial biopsy. |
| After the diagnostic thoracentesis, rabbits received procaine penicillin G, 200,000 U intramuscularly daily to prevent early death of the rabbits from overwhelming sepsis. |
