What Procedure Describes A Surgical Puncture To Remove Fluid From The Lung?
What Procedure Describes A Surgical Puncture To Remove Fluid From The Lung? Thoracentesis is a procedure to remove fluid or air from around the lungs. A needle is put through the chest wall into the pleural space Which term means surgical puncture of the lung? Pneumon/o/centesis, Pneum/o/centesis: Surgical puncture of a lung to remove fluid.