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Hemothorax epidemiology and demographics

Introduction

Overview

Overview

The exact incidence of hemothorax is not clear. Chest injuries occur in approximately 60% of all polytrauma cases and haemothorax is most frequently caused by chest trauma. The occurrence of hemothorax related to trauma in the United States is estimated to be 300,000 cases annually.[1]

Epidemiology and Demographics

Epidemiology and Demographics

  • Chest injuries occur in approximately 60% of all polytrauma cases and hemothorax is most frequently caused by chest trauma.[1]
  • The occurrence of hemothorax related to trauma in the United States is estimated to be 300,000 cases annually.[1]
References

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Boersma WG, Stigt JA, Smit HJ (November 2010). “Treatment of haemothorax”. Respir Med. 104 (11): 1583–7. doi:10.1016/j.rmed.2010.08.006. PMID 20817498.

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