Thoracentesis is an invasive procedure to remove fluid or air from the pleural space for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. A cannula, or hollow needle, is carefully introduced into the thorax, generally after administration of local anesthesia.
One can end up in the Emergency Room from side effects like a collapsed lung.
An X-Ray and CAT scan indicated the lung was not collapsed and there was no mass in the abdomen. A new treatment will hopefully arrest the fluid accumulation.
She feels better now.
( I apologize if an earlier version of this post alarmed people. The initial crisis is behind us and we're trying to evaluate what is next. - Just like life )
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Bill! Your sketches remind me how infinitesimal my problems are right now! I have often sketched in hospital/doctor settings too...it certainly helps with the wait. Positive thoughts and prayers winging up for your Mrs. Thinking of you both!
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear all this. I wish you both all best health imaginable.
ReplyDeleteThank you Celeste and Rene. My wife is doing much better. A new treatment has put her back into remission. I appreciate your good wishes.
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