Hemothorax epidemiology and demographics
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Irfan Dotani
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
- 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
- ↑ Jump up to: 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.