Chest X-ray examination

Abstract

Chest X-ray examination is one of the cheapest and common investigation to detect and diagnose certain conditions, by providing the physicians specific clues and findings. A clinical history of the patient is always important for a correct interpretation of a chest X-ray film. Reading can be challenging at times and it is recommended to follow the basic steps before jumping onto the conclusions in order to avoid missing some of the important findings. Please have a look at the chest X-ray of a young man, who was involved in a trauma and had been dependent on long term ventilation.