Hemothorax risk factors

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Irfan Dotani

Overview

The common risk factor in the development of hemothorax is trauma. Non-traumatic hemothorax is a relatively uncommon entity. The procedure can be another risk for hemothorax.

Risk Factors

• Thoracic trauma
• Iatrogenous causes