IN THE NEWS: What is Thoracentesis?

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It’s normal for fluid to exist between the lungs and the rib cage, but an abnormally increased amount of fluid can cause symptoms of discomfort and difficulty breathing. Khaled Alshabani, M.D., and Amina Pervaiz, M.D., both pulmonologists and members of the Thoracic Oncology Multidisciplinary Team at Karmanos, explained a procedure called thoracentesis. This procedure helps to diagnose the additional fluid's cause and relieve symptoms.

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Khaled Alshabani, M.D.

Khaled Alshabani, M.D.

Amina Pervaiz, M.D.

Amina Pervaiz, M.D.