X - Ray Chest Right Oblique View near me in Lakhimpur

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.

Understanding X - Ray Chest Right Oblique View in Lakhimpur

What is X - Ray Chest Right Oblique View in Lakhimpur?

The oblique view of the chest is a unique projection used to evaluate the posterior ribs, eosophagus, lesions (that are shown in PA but not clearly visible in lateral) and lesion’s origin. This test is done to separately view pulmonary and mediastinal mass. If this posture is challenging for trauma patients, they may need to be elevated.

Your doctor may suggest you to take an X-ray of the chest Rt oblique view when you have breathing issue, lesion suspected, or fracture of lung bone. While taking the X-ray itself is safe and painless, but you may have some discomfort if you had recent surgery or an injury. The overall test may take 15-20 minutes. You will be asked to wear a gown, remove any clothing and jewellery for the test.

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about X - Ray Chest Right Oblique View in Lakhimpur

Frequently Asked Questions about X - Ray Chest Right Oblique View in Lakhimpur

Q. What are the drawbacks of a bone X-ray?

X-ray images give a very clear view of the bones. However, it does not provide a good visual image of the soft tissues like tendons, muscles or fat tissue under the skin. Even the bone microfractures or complicated spine injuries are not clearly visible on the X Ray images. Apart from this, it also exposes the patient to some amount of radiations but the benefit of the information gained from an X-ray image outweighs the risk of radiations.

Q. Who interprets the X-ray results?

The interpretation of an X-Ray image is carried out by a radiologist who analyses or reads the X-ray image and prepares a report of the findings which is shared with the patient.