A chest tube / thoracic drainage is a medical procedure in which a tube is inserted into the pleural cavity to remove air, fluid, or pus. This may be necessary for conditions such as a pneumothorax, pleural effusion, or empyema.
A chest tube / thoracic drainage is a medical procedure in which a tube is inserted into the pleural cavity to remove air, fluid, or pus. This may be necessary for conditions such as a pneumothorax, pleural effusion, or empyema.