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Cases were categorized according to their recorded cause. Selected variables were compared to survival to discharge. Varying definitions of hemothorax were compared.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Neoplasia (53\/84, 63%), specifically hemangiosarcoma (19\/53, 36%), was the most common cause of hemothorax. Pleural effusion packed cell volume (PCV) or hematocrit (HCT) &amp;gt;\u200925% that of peripheral blood was the least stringent criterion for diagnosis of hemothorax with all cases meeting this criterion. The overall survival to discharge rate was 51\/84 (61%). Dogs with a neoplastic cause for their hemothorax were more likely to survive to discharge if they had surgery to address hemothorax (P\u00a0&amp;lt;\u00a0.001; odds ratio 15.0; 95%CI, 2.74-159) or if they were found to have pleural effusion PCV or HCT &amp;lt;\u200950% that of peripheral blood (P\u00a0=\u00a0.01; odds ratio 0.075; 95%CI, 0.002-0.641).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions and clinical importance<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Causes of hemothorax are diverse, with neoplasia being the most common. A universally recognized definition of hemothorax would be beneficial. Surgical management and pleural effusion PCV or HCT &amp;lt;\u200950% that of peripheral blood are positive prognostic indicators. 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