To compare between small sized tube thoracostomy and large sized tube thoracostomy regarding the need for another chest tube for the fear of obstruction (in hemomothorax) or ineffective drainage (in hemothorax, pneumothorax or hemo-pneumothorax) ,pain score or repositioning and need for thoracotomy.
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To compare the number of patients who will have emergent small sized tube thoracostomy and large sized tube thoracostomy regarding the need for another chest tube.
Timeframe: baseline