Time to resolution of radiologically detected hemothorax in trauma patients: A retrospective observational study

Figure 3 Chest X-ray and computed tomography of hemothorax. A: Initial chest X-ray in trauma room showing left hemothorax; B: Computed tomography (CT) scan showing mild to moderate left-sided pleural effusion with underlying consolidation and contusion in the lingula and left lower lobe; C: Left chest tube insertion post CT scan; D: After a 1-week X-Ray chest showing left chest tube was removed, however a small left hemothorax with the pleural thickening remains detected. Lungs are clear.