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| radiographic image of the thoracic cavity (chest film) |
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| computed tomography (CT) scan of the chest |
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| computer-generated x-ray images show thoracic structures in cross section |
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| pulmonary angiography or arteriography |
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| X-ray images are obtained after radiopaque contrast is injected into the pulmonary artery. |
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| magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the chest |
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| magnetic waves create detailed images of the chest in frontal, lateral, and cross-sectional (axial) planes |
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| positron emission tomography (PET) scan of the lung |
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| radioactive substance is injected and images reveal metabolic activity in the lung |
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| detection device records radioactivity in the lung after injection of a radioisotope or inhalation of small amount of radioactive gas (xenon) |
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| fiberoptic 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 pharynx, larynx, and trachea to establish an airway |
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| visual examination of the voice box |
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| removal of lung tissue followed by microscopic examination |
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| endoscopic visual examination of the mediastinum |
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| pulmonary function tests (PFTs) |
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| tests that measure the ventilation mechanics of the lung (airway function, lung volume, and capacity of the lungs to exchange O2 and CO2 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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| thoracoscopy (thorascopy) |
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| visual examination of the chest via small incisions and use of an endoscope |
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| surgical creation of an opening into the trachea through the neck |
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| determines past or present tuberculous 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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