All the following are indications for thoracotomy in blunt chest injury EXCEPT
.indications for thoracotomy haemothorax more than 1500ml found when ICT is placed hourly collection in ICT is 200-300ml ICT placed shows persistent drainage of blood diaphramatic injury when associated with liver and spleen injuries bronchus and major blood vessel injuries haemopericardium oesophageal and thoracic duct injuries (Ref: SRB&;s Manual of Surgery, 5th edition, pg no.113)
Initial drainage of 350 mL of blood from the intercostal drain
Continuous bleeding of > 200 mL \/ hours for 3 hours from intercostal drain
Continuous brisk bleeding of > 100 mL \/15 minutes from intercostal drain
Rupture of diaphragm
Trauma