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    What is Chest Tube Placement (Thoracostomy)?

    Thoracostomy inserts a thin plastic tube into the space between the lungs and the chest wall. The doctor may attach the tube to a suction device to remove excess fluid or air or, the doctor may use it to deliver medication into the space to decrease the likelihood that fluid will accumulate. This is called pleurodesis. Your doctor may place a surgical thoracic chest tube to treat pneumothorax, also known as a collapsed lung. Certain conditions and diseases may cause excess air, blood, or extra fluid to collect in the pleural space. This may compress or collapse the lung, making it difficult to breathe. A chest tube helps remove the excess…