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==Complications== | ==Complications== | ||
*Collapsed lung, leading to [[respiratory failure]] | *Collapsed lung, leading to [[respiratory failure]] | ||
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*[[Empyema]] | *[[Empyema]] | ||
*Fibrosis or scarring of the pleural membranes | *[[Fibrosis]] or [[scarring]] of the [[pleural]] membranes | ||
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Complications
- Collapsed lung, leading to respiratory failure
- Death
- Empyema
- Fibrosis or scarring of the pleural membranes
- Pneumothorax
- Shock
Prognosis
The outcome depends on the cause of the hemothorax and how quickly treatment is given.