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Radiology: chest (excl heart and lungs)

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Sections available in full article	Introduction , Radiographic considerations , Radiographic anatomy , Interpretation , Pitfalls , Additional studies , Sources, Publications, Vetstream contributor(s), Introduction , Radiographic considerations , Radiographic anatomy , Interpretation , Pitfalls , Additional studies , Sources,
Contributors	Dr Laura Garrett DVM DACVIM (Oncology) Mr Fraser J McConnell BVM&S CertSAM DVR DipECVDI MRCVS

Overview

See radiography: thorax for details of positioning technique.
Radiography allows assessment of lung expansion and density and the thoracic wall.

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