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Enigmatic contralateral hemothorax after left thoracotomy.

Hasan Volkan Kara, Akif Turna, M Zeki Günlüoglu, Adalet Demir, Muzaffer Metin, Atilla Gürses

Abstract

Intrathoracic hemorrhage following surgical intervention that needs rethoracotomy has a low rate in the daily practice of thoracic surgery. Hemothorax in the contralateral site is definitely unexpected after thoracotomy. We present a case of contralateral hematoma after left posterolateral thoracotomy as a rare and enigmatic complication.

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Key concepts: Medicine, Hemothorax, Thoracotomy, Hematoma, Complication, Surgery, Cardiothoracic surgery, Radiology