Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
medical imaging technique
|
| gptkbp:alternativeName |
gptkb:CXR
chest radiograph |
| gptkbp:availableOn |
widely available
|
| gptkbp:bodyPartImaged |
gptkb:mediastinum
gptkb:meat heart lungs diaphragm chest |
| gptkbp:commonIn |
lateral
anteroposterior (AP) posteroanterior (PA) |
| gptkbp:contraindication |
pregnancy (relative)
|
| gptkbp:cookingMethod |
removal of jewelry
wearing a hospital gown |
| gptkbp:cost |
relatively low
|
| gptkbp:duration |
a few minutes
|
| gptkbp:followedBy |
CT scan (if needed)
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Chest X-ray
|
| gptkbp:imagingModality |
gptkb:X-rays
|
| gptkbp:interpretedBy |
radiologist
|
| gptkbp:introducedIn |
1895
|
| gptkbp:inventedBy |
gptkb:Wilhelm_Röntgen
|
| gptkbp:limitation |
cannot detect all abnormalities
limited soft tissue contrast |
| gptkbp:noninvasive |
true
|
| gptkbp:performedBy |
radiologic technologist
|
| gptkbp:riskFactor |
exposure to radiation
|
| gptkbp:usedFor |
diagnosis of heart conditions
detection of lung cancer detection of pleural effusion detection of pneumonia detection of pneumothorax detection of tuberculosis diagnosis of lung diseases detection of rib fractures |
| gptkbp:usedIn |
cardiology
oncology emergency medicine primary care pulmonology monitoring disease progression preoperative assessment tuberculosis screening monitoring treatment response occupational health screening |
| gptkbp:uses |
radiation therapy
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Atrial_Septal_Defect
gptkb:Asbestos_Exposure gptkb:Central_Venous_Catheter gptkb:Dyspnea |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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