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Chest Imaging Image

Chest imaging procedures are typically designed to assess cancer, toxin exposure, pulmonary abnormalities, embolism, inflammation, bronchial blockage, pleural effusion, angina, and other disorders.

Some Chest Imaging Procedures Include:

Chest X-ray

A chest X-ray is a very common medical procedure that can reveal the cause of chest pain, persistent cough or difficulty breathing. A very small dose of radiation is used to image the lungs, heart and other structures in the chest.

Lung Biopsy
When a lesion is found on the lung, a biopsy may be necessary to determine the exact nature of that lesion. Needle biopsies (or aspirations) remove cells from the lesion for further investigation. In a pleural biopsy, the pleural membrane, the layer of tissue that lines the pleural cavity is sampled. Interventional radiologists use CT, MRI, fluoroscopy and ultrasound to guide instruments to the exact location.
Lung Scan

A lung scan helps clinicians examine your lungs using a radionuclide and X-rays. A radionuclide is injected, and a camera can image how that liquid circulates in your bloodstream, specifically the supply to your lungs. You might also be asked to breathe a small amount of radionuclide mixed with oxygen through a face mask. The camera records where the air is going inside your lungs.

Pleural Drainage

If an abscess has formed in the lungs, an interventional radiologist can use images to direct placement of a needle into the affected area for drainage. The drainage tube (catheter) can be guided by CT, fluoroscopy, ultrasound or X-ray.

ONLINE

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Available 24 x 7 x 365!
Use our patient portal to schedule many types of exams. Choose an appointment time that’s convenient for you.

Currently accepting online appointments for:

  • MRI

  • CT (without contrast)

  • DEXA (bone density)

  • Mammography
    (Screening, Diagnostic, 3D-TOMO)

  • Ultrasound (non-OB)

  • X-Ray

BY PHONE

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Give us a call and we'll help schedule your appointment and answer your questions.

Kern Radiology
661-324-7000

Monday–Friday 7:30am – 6pm
Saturday: Hours may vary
Sunday: Closed