Dr. Mehul Shah provides expert services in Pleural Tapping (Thoracocentesis) and Intercostal Drainage for the evaluation and management of pleural effusion—a condition where excess fluid accumulates around the lungs. These procedures are performed to relieve breathlessness, diagnose the underlying cause (such as infection, malignancy, or heart failure), and prevent complications. Using ultrasound guidance for accuracy and safety, Dr. Shah ensures minimal discomfort and effective fluid removal. His expertise in intercostal drainage also aids in managing complex or recurrent effusions and empyema, offering patients quick symptom relief and improved lung function.
