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Hemothorax secondary prevention
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Secondary prevention strategies following hemothorax include medical therapy and surgical therapy.
Secondary Prevention
Secondary Prevention
Medical therapy:
- Fluid resuscitation and blood transfusion
- Prophylactic use of antibiotics
- Intrapleural fibrinolytic therapy (IPFT)
Surgical therapy:
- Intercostal chest drain (ICD)
- Video assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)
- Thoracotomy
References
References
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