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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Radiological examination is the key for accurate identification of the source of bleeding. Computed tomography | 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 effusion]] | ||
* Bleeding site | * [[Bleeding]] site | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Irfan Dotani
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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- Pleural effusion
- Bleeding site