Multiple choice

Which is the best place to put a drain tube whenever fluid accumulates in the pleural cavity?

  1. Costomediastinal recess

  2. Costodiaphragmatic recess

  3. Costophrenic recess

  4. Pherincomediastinal recess
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Whenever fluid accumulates in the pleural cavity (pleuritis), costodiaphragmatic recess is the best place to put a drain tube.

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