Thoracic Radiology

The Thoracic Radiology Section offers comprehensive chest evaluation with plain films, CT, MRI, needle biopsies and drainages, provided by three fellowship-trained chest radiologists.

Patient Conditions

• Lung cancer
• Mediastinal masses
• Adenopathy
• Parenchymal lung disease
• Aortic diseases
• Pleural diseases

Comprehensive Evaluations

• Unenhanced and enhanced chest CT
• High resolution chest CT
• Cardiothoracic MRI

Specialized Treatments

• Needle biopsy of the lung
• Needle biopsy of the mediastinum/pleural masses
• Pleural drainages
• CT guidance for bronchoscopy

Research Activities

• Screening for lung cancer
• Utility of cardiothoracic MRI

Special Program

• Lung cancer screening
• Screening for coronary artery disease

Services to Physicians

• General diagnostic services
• Second opinions
• Consultation on complicated cases
• Biopsy with on-site pathology evaluation