Thoracostomy is done to release the excess fluid or air between the lungs and chest wall. Trapped air and infected fluid collection around the lungs can be life-threatening and needs urgent removal. The doctors insert a tube in the area between the chest wall and lungs to drain or suck excess fluid or air.
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