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IM general only; use for "thoracic" only when the enclosed organs are not specified or are irrelevant; avoid as NIM coordinate with specific region /diag image; instead prefer specific radiographic technique; MASS CHEST X-RAY is also available
Scope Note
X-ray visualization of the chest and organs of the thoracic cavity. It is not restricted to visualization of the lungs.