In pleural puncture, the doctor removes fluid from between the pleura and pleura.In some people, the body produces an excessive amount of pleural fluid due to inflammation, heart failure or a tumor, for example. This can cause shortness of breath. With a relieving pleural puncture, the doctor removes the fluid, which can reduce the symptoms.

This Divi explains how a patient should prepare for the pleural puncture. Aftercare is also discussed with the patient. An animation explains how the examination proceeds.