The following are indications for performing thoractomy after blunt injury of the chest, except
High-Yield Explanation
Indications for thoracotomy include haemothorax more than 1500 ml after placing intercostal tube(ICT)or hourly collection of 200-300 ml or ICT placed showing persistent drainage of blood.haemopericardium leading to cardiac tamponade is an another indication.Other indications include diaphragmatic injury,bronchus & major vessel injuries,oesophageal & thoracic duct injuries.