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In this procedure, a needle is inserted through the chest wall to remove fluid from the pleural space (between the lungs and the chest wall). Thoracentesis is a relatively safe procedure, and is used to collect sample fluid to aid in diagnosis. It may also relieve some symptoms due to pleural effusion.
