Chest X-ray, xray chest, Chest test, xray Chest Left Decubitus
An X-ray Chest Left Decubitus is a diagnostic imaging test that provides detailed images of the chest area while the patient is lying on their left side. It helps in evaluating conditions such as pleural effusion, pneumonia, or lung collapse.
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Why it is done :
Assessing the lungs, pleura, and chest wall for abnormalities such as effusion, consolidation, or collapse.
Detecting conditions such as pleural effusion, pneumonia, or atelectasis affecting the left lung.
Evaluating symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or cough for proper diagnosis and treatment planning.