| Indications | Frequency | Percentage (%) |
| Persistent hemothorax | 5 | 38.5 |
| Recurrent pneumothorax | 2 | 15.4 |
| Pulmonary wound | 1 | 7.7 |
| Diaphragmatic wound | 1 | 7.7 |
| Cardiac tamponade | 1 | 7.7 |
| Pyothorax | 1 | 7.7 |
| Recurrent pleurisy | 1 | 7.7 |
| Mediastinal tumor | 1 | 7.7 |