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| radiographic imaging of the thoracic cavity |
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| computed tomography CT scan |
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| Computer generated cray images show thoracic structures in the thoracic cavity |
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| xray images taken after injecting radiopaque contrast into the pulmonary arter or right side of the heart. |
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| magnetic resonance imaging MRI |
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| magnetic waves create detailed images of the chest in frontal, lateral, and cross sectional planes |
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| ventilation perfusion V/Q scan |
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| detection device records radioactivity after injection of small amount of radioactive gas. |
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| fiber optic or rigid endoscope inserted into the bronchial tubes for diagnosis, biopsy, or collection of specimens |
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| placement of a tube through the mouth into the pharnyx, larnyx, and trache to establish an airway |
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| visual examination of the voice box |
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| removal of lung tissues followed by microscopic examination. |
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| endoscopic visual examination of the mediastinum |
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| test that measure the ventilation mechanics of the lung. (airway function, lung volume, and capacity of the lungs to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide efficiently) |
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| surgical puncture to remove fluid from the pleural space. |
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| major surgical incision of the chest. |
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| visual examination of the chest via small incisions and use of an endoscope |
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| creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck. |
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| determines past or present tb infection based on a positive skin reaction |
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| chest tube is passed through an opening in the skin of the chest to continuously drain a pleural effusion |
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