CHEST X-RAY

CHEST X-RAY

Chest X-ray is an imaging test that creates images of organs and structures located in chest cavity. It is colloquially called “Lung Roentgenogram”. It is ordered when a heart or lung disease is suspected. Since it is a quick and easy test, it is commonly used in urgent diagnosis and treatment. It helps examination of lungs, heart, bones, chest wall or injuries following an accident; it allows a diagnosis for symptoms of shortness of breath, chronic cough, fever and chest pain and it ensures diagnosis and follow-up of diseases, such as pneumonia, pleuritis, pneumothorax, emphysema, COPD, cancer and cystic fibrosis. It is reported in same day.