Indications

Frequency

Percentage

Hemostasis (intercostals)

6

46.2

Removal of blood clot

4

30.8

Pleurectomy

2

15.4

Bullectomy

1

7.7

Diagnostic-video

1

7.7

Pleuropericardial window

1

7.7

Aspiration-drainage

6

46.2

Pulmonary wound suture

1

7.7

Pleural biopsy

1

7.7

Diaphragmatic repair

1

7.7

Mediastinal biopsy

1

7.7