RX thorax (lungs)

This type of examination is called conventional radiology or radiodiagnostics. In an RX examination, we take images of parts of the body based on X-rays. The result is called radiographs, on which abnormalities can be shown such as fractures, pneumonia, osteoarthritis, heart size, etc.
An RX thorax visualizes the lungs.

Plan your appointment

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Course of the examination

An RX thorax (lung x-ray) can be requested as a routine examination to help diagnose a condition or can serve as preparation for surgery. The examination takes about 10 minutes and is not painful.

The nurse will escort you from the waiting room to the examination room. He/she will tell you what clothes or jewelry you need to take off for the examination.
Depending on the part of the body to be examined, you must assume a certain position on the X-ray table. This can sometimes be difficult but is never really painful.
The RX tube comes centrally above the body part to be examined by means of a light visor. If necessary, the RX table can be moved.
It is essential to follow the guidelines carefully when you are asked not to move or hold your breath during imaging. Moving or breathing during the examination usually causes an illegible image.

The radiologist who performed the examination makes an initial interpretation of the images during the examination. After the final interpretation, the radiologist sends a report to the doctor who requested the examination. Only this doctor can discuss the results with you.

This examination is only possible by appointment. Please always bring your identity card, your doctor's prescription and any previous radiological examinations with you.