Pleural Drainage Price in Mexico — 2026 Comparison
When fluid builds up between the lung and the chest wall and causes difficulty breathing or pain, pleural drainage may be indicated. It's a procedure that removes that fluid or air from the pleural space using a tube or needle.
When is it indicated? It's performed for pleural effusions, air accumulation, or other causes that compress the lung and compromise breathing.
What to expect? It's done with local anesthesia and, depending on the case, requires monitoring while the contents are drained; a tube may be left in place for a period of time.
Who performs it? It's performed by the pulmonologist or the critical care and intensive care specialist, and in certain settings the general practitioner. Due to its nature, it must always be assessed and carried out by trained medical staff.
Most Affordable Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ciudad Valles San Luis Potosí | $1,500 MXN |
| 2 | Culiacán Sinaloa | $1,500 MXN |
| 3 | Tepotzotlan México | $3,000 MXN |
| 4 | Reynosa Tamaulipas | $3,050 MXN |
| 5 | Nezahualcóyotl México | $3,500 MXN |
Most Expensive Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Querétaro Querétaro | $5,900 MXN |
| 2 | Nuevo Vallarta Nayarit | $6,000 MXN |
| 3 | Cuernavaca Morelos | $8,000 MXN |
| 4 | Miguel Hidalgo Ciudad de México | $10,000 MXN |
| 5 | Gustavo A. Madero Ciudad de México | $15,000 MXN |
All Cities
| City | Average Price | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Ciudad Valles San Luis Potosí | $1,500 | 1 |
| Culiacán Sinaloa | $1,500 | 1 |
| Tepotzotlan México | $3,000 | 1 |
| Reynosa Tamaulipas | $3,050 | 2 |
| Nezahualcóyotl México | $3,500 | 1 |
| San Pedro Garza Garcia Nuevo León | $3,500 | 1 |
| San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas | $4,000 | 1 |
| Mexicali Baja California | $4,000 | 1 |
| Chihuahua Chihuahua | $4,000 | 1 |
| Mexico City Ciudad de México | $4,300 | 5 |
| Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México | $4,500 | 1 |
| Fresnillo Zacatecas | $4,500 | 1 |
| Guadalajara Jalisco | $4,750 | 2 |
| Michoacan Michoacán de Ocampo | $5,000 | 1 |
| Monterrey Nuevo León | $5,000 | 1 |
| Magdalena Contreras Ciudad de México | $5,000 | 2 |
| Uruapan Michoacán de Ocampo | $5,500 | 2 |
| Querétaro Querétaro | $5,900 | 2 |
| Nuevo Vallarta Nayarit | $6,000 | 1 |
| Cuernavaca Morelos | $8,000 | 1 |
| Miguel Hidalgo Ciudad de México | $10,000 | 1 |
| Gustavo A. Madero Ciudad de México | $15,000 | 1 |
Before you book
- Every licensed doctor in Mexico holds a cédula profesional, a national licence number. It appears on our doctor profiles where we have it, and you can verify it yourself against the federal registry.
- Ask exactly what a quoted price covers. Consultation, imaging, anaesthesia, materials and follow-up visits are often quoted separately.
- Ask who handles follow-up once you are home, and what happens if something needs correcting. For treatment that spans several visits, agree the schedule before you travel.
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