Question

which term means \surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural cavity in the thorax\? thoracectomy thoracotomy tracheostomy thoracentesis

Explanation:

• Thoracectomy: Refers to the surgical removal of part or all of the thoracic wall.
• Thoracotomy: Is a surgical incision into the chest cavity.
• Tracheostomy: Involves creating an opening in the trachea.
• Thoracentesis: Specifically means a surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural cavity in the thorax.

Answer:

thoracentesis