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