Diagnostic procedure on respiratory system structure by site	Diagnostic puncture and aspiration	Thoracentesis
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Diagnostic aspiration of pleural cavity (procedure)
	Diagnostic pleurocentesis
	Diagnostic aspiration of pleural cavity
	diagnostische pleurapunctie
	pleurapunctie

Id	177820006
Status	Defined

Has intent	Diagnostic intent
Method	Puncture - action
Procedure site - Direct	Pleural structure

Direct substance	Substance
Has intent	Diagnostic intent
Method	Aspiration - action
Procedure site - Indirect	Pleural cavity structure

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Diagnostic pleurocentesis using ultrasound guidance