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