title: The choice of thoracic radiographic procedures for clinical problems.
abstract: With the recent advances in radiographic medical technology, confusion about the appropriate use of this technology has developed. The major clinical benefits of these advances are reviewed.
mesh_terms: D002283:Carcinoma, Bronchogenic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008175:Lung Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D008400:Mass Chest X-Ray; D008479:Mediastinal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D009367:Neoplasm Staging; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D011877:Radionuclide Imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000191:economics; D014463:Ultrasonography