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==Overview==
==Overview==

Latest revision as of 18:07, 24 April 2018

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Hemothorax

Overview

What are the symptoms?

What are the causes?

When to seek urgent medical care?

Diagnosis

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Hemothorax?

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

Prevention

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Mohammed A. Sbeih, M.D. [2] Anthony Gallo, B.S. [3], Irfan Dotani

Overview

Hemothorax is a collection of blood in the space between the chest wall and the lung (the pleural cavity).

What are the symptoms of Hemothorax?

What causes Hemothorax?

The most common cause of hemothorax is chest trauma. It can also occur in patients who have:

When to seek urgent medical care?

Call 911 if you have:

Go to the emergency room or call the local emergency number (such as 911) if you have:

  • Dizziness, fever, or a feeling of heaviness in your chest
  • Severe chest pain
  • Severe difficulty breathing

Diagnosis

Your doctor may note decreased or absent breath sounds on the affected side. Signs of hemothorax may be seen on the following tests:

Treatment options

The goal of treatment is to get the patient stable, stop the bleeding, and remove the blood and air in the pleural space. A chest tube is inserted through the chest wall to drain the blood and air. It is left in place for several days to re-expand the lung. When a hemothorax is severe and a chest tube alone does not control the bleeding, surgery (thoracotomy) may be needed to stop the bleeding. The cause of the hemothorax should be also treated. In people who have had an injury, chest tube drainage is often all that is needed. Surgery is often not needed.

Where to find medical care for Hemothorax?

Directions to Hospitals Treating Hemothorax

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

The outcome depends on the cause of the hemothorax and how quickly treatment is given.

Possible complications

Prevention

Use safety measures (such as seat belts) to avoid injury. Depending on the cause, a hemothorax may not be preventable.

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