Ultrasound of the chest and mediastinum

Chest and Mediastinum Ultrasound

Ultrasound examination aimed at imaging the anatomical structures of the chest and mediastinum.

Chest and mediastinum ultrasound evaluates the structure of the lungs, trachea, esophagus, and thymus.

Chest and mediastinum ultrasound is used in:

• post-traumatic assessment of the chest,
• diagnosis of pleuritis,
• diagnosis of pleural mesothelioma,
• diagnosis of pneumonia and other diseases of the lungs, pleura, mediastinum, diaphragm, and tumors.

Ultrasound is an imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves. The method is based on the reflection of ultrasound waves from organ structures.

Chest and mediastinal ultrasound

• Non-invasive examination - no special examination required Preparation.
• The duration of the study is about 15-20 minutes.
• The patient receives the test result in the form of a description with a photo. All documentation is printed on the and the patient receives the original result. The description of the result is also available on-line.
• There are no contraindications to the test