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Different thorax injuries caused by trauma
| Final diagnosis | No. of patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Unilateral pneumothorax | 305 | 36.8 |
| Bilateral pneumothorax | 3 | 0.36 |
| Unilateral hemothorax | 289 | 34.9 |
| Bilateral hemothorax | 1 | 0.12 |
| Unilateral pneumohemothorax | 215 | 25.9 |
| Bilateral pneumohemothorax | 4 | 0.48 |
| Unilateral pleural effusion | 1 | 0.12 |
| Bilateral pleural effusion | 1 | 0.12 |
| Tamponade | 16 | 1.93 |
| Pericardial effusion | 2 | 0.24 |
| Cardiac injury | 12 | 1.44 |
