respiratory imaging

Last reviewed 01/2018

Methods of imaging the respiratory tree, associated structures and regional anatomy include:

  • plain PA chest radiogram and lateral radiogram
  • chest radiography with fluoroscopic screening
  • tomographic radiography
  • computerised axial tomography (CAT) scanning
  • magnetic resonance imaging (NMR) scanning
  • pulmonary angiography or ventilation / perfusion scanning
  • bronchography
  • mediastinoscopy
  • thoracoscopy