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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Radiological examination is the key for accurate identification of the source of bleeding. [[Computed tomography|CT]] of the chest demonstrates pleural effusion. An enhanced chest [[Computed tomography|CT]] scan can reveal the [[bleeding]] site and the severity of the haemothorax. But it is not usually indicated in the initial [[Physical trauma|trauma]] setting to the diagnosis of hemothorax. | |||
==CT== | ==CT== | ||
*[[Pleural effusion|Pleural fluid collection]] | |||
*[[Rib fracture]] | |||
[[File:Webp.net-gifmaker hemothorax CT.gif|400px|left|thumb| Axial CT showing left sided hemothorax secondary to rib fractures while skiing (Picture courtesy: [https://medpix.nlm.nih.gov/case?id=cca22bfb-8fc2-4ce0-a2d2-371d4308e4e6 MedPix])]] | |||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Hemothorax CT |
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Irfan Dotani Joanna Ekabua, M.D. [2]
Overview
Radiological examination is the key for accurate identification of the source of bleeding. CT of the chest demonstrates pleural effusion. An enhanced chest CT scan can reveal the bleeding site and the severity of the haemothorax. But it is not usually indicated in the initial trauma setting to the diagnosis of hemothorax.
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