Mr. Smith is confirmed to have cancer. The thoracic surgeon determines that there is a buildup of fluid in the pleural sac surrounding the affected lung. The surgeon schedules Mr. Smith for a procedure in which the fluid will be aspirated from this area. What is the term for this procedure?
A week after this procedure is performed, the surgeon notices that fluid is continuing to build up in the area. This time, the surgeon recommends the placement of a chest tube that will drain the area. What is this procedure called?