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(Chest. 1953;23:577-581.)
© 1953 American College of Chest Physicians

Spontaneous Hemopneumothorax with Early Thoracotomy: Case Report

JOSEPH ROSS M.D.1; DAVID DUGAN M.D., F.C.C.P.1; and JASON E. FARBER M.D., F.C.C.P.1

1 Visiting Physicians, Highland-Alameda County Hospitals; Oakland, California.

A case of spontaneous hemopneumothorax is reported. Intrapleural bleeding was persistent and totaled more than five liters. Early transfusion and thoracentesis were lifesaving. On exploratory thoracotomy, fresh blood was seen oozing from pleural adhesions. This was controlled by electrocautery. In addition, an emphysematous bleb was found and resected. Thoracotomy permitted control of the bleeding and considerably shortened the usual period of disability.






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