Punkcióra

Punkcióra refers to the Hungarian word for puncture, specifically in a medical context. It is a procedure where a needle is inserted into a body cavity, organ, or tissue to withdraw fluid or gas, or to inject medication or contrast material. The term is broadly applied and can describe various types of puncturing procedures.

Common examples of punctióra include thoracentesis, which is the puncture of the chest cavity to remove fluid, and abdominocentesis, the puncture of the abdominal cavity for fluid removal. Lumbar puncture, also known as spinal tap, involves puncturing the lower back to collect cerebrospinal fluid or administer anesthesia. Joint aspiration is another type of punctióra, where fluid is removed from a joint. In diagnostic imaging, punctióra can be used to obtain tissue samples for biopsy or to inject contrast agents to visualize specific structures. Therapeutic punctióra aims to relieve pressure by removing excess fluid or gas, or to deliver medication directly to a target site. The procedure is typically performed under sterile conditions to minimize the risk of infection and is guided by anatomical knowledge and sometimes by imaging techniques. The specific indication for a punctióra dictates the site of insertion, the type of needle used, and the purpose of the procedure.