A chest tube is used to remove fluid from the space between the
lungs and the wall of the chest. The tube is placed between the
ribs and into the space between the inner lining and the outer
lining of the lung (pleural space).
Review Date: 05/10/2011
Reviewed By: Shabir Bhimji, MD, PhD, Specializing in General Surgery,
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, Midland, TX. Review provided
by VeriMed Healthcare Network. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD,
MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
