This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Surgery
the above procedure is contraindicated in ? 
Select and explain. 
A. pleural effusion, B. lung abscess, C. hemothorax, D. hydropneumothorax
B: lung abscess
Answer: B: lung abscess 
Explanation: intercostal drainage (chest tube) INDICATIONS * Drainage of a pneumothorax * Under tension * With respiratory distress or failure * With significant emphysema * With failed aspiration or recurrent collapse after aspiration * Drainage of a large haemothorax of pleural effusion * Drainage of an empyema * Prophylactic inseion in a patient with chest injuries, prior to PPV or aeromedical transpo * Pleural lavage (eg rewarming) Contraindications lung abscess * Increased ICP * Unstable head or neck injury * Active hemorrhage or hemoptysis * Recent spinal injury * Rib fracture * Flail chest * Uncontrolled hypeension * Anticoagulation * Thoracic surgeries ref ; bailey and love 27th ed