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What is thoracic paracentesis?
Thoracic paracentesis is more commonly referred to (at least in the United States) as simply thoracentesis, and it is the draining of fluid from the thoracic (chest) cavity.
What is pleural linkage?
There are 2 types of pleura in the thoracic cavity. Visceral pleura which covers the lungs and parietal pleura which covers the inner surface of the thoracic cage. These 2 pleurae form a sac which encases the lungs, the surface tension of the fluid links the lungs and thoracic cavity together aka pleural linkage, which allows the lungs and thorax to operate together as one unit.
What membrane holds the lungs to the thoracic wall?
The lung is "held" to the thoracic wall by a vacuum or a "potential" space. The thoracic wall has a thin membrane attached to it called the parietal pleura. The lung also has this membrane attached to it but is called the visceral pleura. The two pleura touch each other and slide against each other but are not attached. There is no space between them in the same way there is no space between the sides of a balloon when you suck out the air. If you are stabbed in the chest, an opening is created and air rushes in the hole. The "potential" space becomes an actual space as the lung collapses (a condition called a pneumothorax).
What is chylothorax?
A chylothorax is a condition that results from lymphatic fluid accumulating in the pleural cavity. Its cause is usually leakage from the thoracic duct or one of the main lymphatic vessels that drain to it. The most common causes are lymphoma and trauma caused by thoracic surgery.11. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chylothorax
What is a blastocoele?
A blastocoele is the fluid-filled cavity in the blastula.
Brown Fluid in the Chest Cavity?
If there is brown fluid in the chest cavity, it could be blood or pus. This can become dangerous if there is an abundance of fluid.
What is the benefit of serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity?
Serous fluid in the peritoneal cavity provides lubrication for the organs.
Is ascites a condition in which fluid collects in the pleural cavity?
No, ascites is a condition in which fluid collects in the abdominal cavity.
How does fluid from the abdomen and the chest cavity interact?
Fluid is often found in both cavities, and fluid from one cavity can find its way into the other.
What is the medical term meaning abnormal accumulation of fluid in a saclike cavity?
A cyst is an accumulation of fluid in a saclike cavity. A hydrocele is a collection of fluid in the scrotum.
What is cavity fluid?
r answer here... cavity are the insides of body organes
What is the function of cavity vent hole in valve?
fluid traped in cavity of ballvave is relived through cavity vent, care is taken pressure of fluid traped in cavity should not increse than upstream pressure of the valve.
