ReviewDiagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Ultrasound-Assisted and Ultrasound-Guided Thoracentesis: An Educational Review.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- Pleural Effusion Phenotype and Ultrasound Guidance Approach Associated with Unplanned Pigtail Pleural Catheter Removal in an Adult Intensive Care Unit: A Single-Center Retrospective Cohort Study.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Perioperative ultrasonography in surgical stabilization of rib fractures: A single-center retrospective analysis of its utility in surgical planning and post-discharge follow-up.Turk gogus kalp damar cerrahisi dergisi · 2026Article
- Effects of Thoracentesis in Patients Under Invasive Mechanical Ventilation: A Retrospective Analysis of Clinical and Paraclinical Parameters.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
- The role of thoracic ultrasound in fluid management in critical care: a narrative review.Journal of thoracic disease · 2026Review
- Microbubbles at the bedside: intracavitary CEUS to confirm chest-drain position and loculations.Journal of ultrasound · 2025Article
- Ultrasound-guided small-bore chest drain placement: a retrospective analysis of feasibility, safety and clinical implications in internal medicine ward.Journal of ultrasound · 2025Article
- Bleeding Risk of Central Venous Catheterization in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.TH open : companion journal to thrombosis and haemostasis · 2025Review
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Abstract
Thoracentesis is one of the most important invasive procedures in the clinical setting. Particularly, thoracentesis can be relevant in the evaluation of a new diagnosed pleural effusion, thus allowing for the collection of pleural fluid so that laboratory tests essential to establish a diagnosis can be performed. Furthermore, thoracentesis is a maneuver that can have therapeutic and palliative purposes. Historically, the procedure was performed based on a physical examination. In recent years, the role of ultrasound has been established as a valuable tool for assistance and guidance in the thoracentesis procedure. The use of ultrasound increases success rates and significantly reduces complications. The aim of this educational review is to provide a detailed and sequential examination of the procedure, focusing on the two main modalities, the ultrasound-assisted and ultrasound-guided form.
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