Hemothorax Definition, Symptoms & More
Article Sources
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3. Risks of Hemothorax
The severity of a hemothorax depends on the amount of bleeding and type of injury or illness. A hemothorax with massive bleeding can quickly cause shock and even death. Not all injuries cause catastrophic bleeding, and a small hemothorax may not be immediately dangerous. However, this doesn't mean it's harmless.
Left untreated, even a small hemothorax may lead to infection, scarring, or collapsed lungs. All hemothoraces are dangerous, and getting treatment as soon as possible can result in a much better outlook.2Gomez, Laura Pumarejo. ‘Hemothorax.’ StatPearls /[Internet/]., U.S. National Library of Medicine, 10 Aug. 2020, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK538219/.
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