What is pleurodesis? Pleurodesis is a procedure that aims to ‘stick’ the lung to the wall of the chest to prevent the re-accumulation of fluid (pleural effusion) or air (pneumothorax) which has collected in this space. This involves putting a substance into the space between your lung and chest wall (pleural space). The substance is put into the chest through …

What is a pleural biopsy? A pleural biopsy is a procedure to remove a sample of the tissue lining the inside of the chest wall to check for disease or infection. Who will be doing the procedure and where? The procedure will be carried out by a qualified doctor with a suitable level of experience. Because this is a Teaching …