The most common cause of hemothorax is chest trauma. It can also occur in patients who have:
A defect of blood clotting Death of lung tissue (pulmonary infarction) Lung or pleural cancer Placement of a central venous catheter Thoracic or heart surgery Tuberculosis
What causes Hemothorax?
The most common cause of hemothorax is chest trauma. It can also occur in patients who have:
A defect of blood clotting Death of lung tissue (pulmonary infarction) {{NAME}} or pleural cancer Placement of a central venous catheter {{ORGANIZATION}} or heart surgery Tuberculosis