X - Ray Chest Oblique View

This test is for

Male, Female

Test Preparation

Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.

Understanding X - Ray Chest Oblique View

What is X - Ray Chest Oblique View?

An X-Ray Chest Oblique View is a safe test that enables visualisation of the structures of the chest wall, including the breastbone, shoulder blade, collarbone, ribs, and surrounding muscles. Additionally, it aids in visualizing the internal organs of the chest, such as the airways, lungs, food pipe, heart, and diaphragm.

The image is black and white. The actual radiation exposure period is often less than a second. However, the entire exam may take between 15-20 minutes.

The test identifies injuries or fractures of the chest wall bones (collarbone, breastbone, ribs, and shoulder blade) as well as some lung disorders such as infections, abnormal growth (tumors), or pneumothorax and also identify any food pipe abnormalities, such as infections, inflammations, or abnormal growth.

What is X - Ray Chest Oblique View used for?

To diagnose any injury or fractures of the bones of the chest wall (includes the collar bone, breastbone, ribs, shoulder blade)
To diagnose some diseases of the lungs like infections, abnormal growth (tumors) or pneumothorax (presence of air between lungs and chest wall)
To diagnose underlying heart diseases like enlargement of the heart, fluid around the heart or problems of the heart valve
To diagnose any problems of the food pipe like infections, inflammations or abnormal growth
To diagnose any perforation of the diaphragm (by presence of free air in the chest)
To diagnose any suspected birth defects of the structures of the chest wall or the internal organs of this area

Answers to Patient Concerns & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about X - Ray Chest Oblique View

Frequently Asked Questions about X - Ray Chest Oblique View

Q. What are the drawbacks of a bone X-ray?

X-ray images give a very clear view of the bones. However, it does not provide a good visual image of the soft tissues like tendons, muscles or fat tissue under the skin. Even the bone microfractures or complicated spine injuries are not clearly visible on the X Ray images. Apart from this, it also exposes the patient to some amount of radiations but the benefit of the information gained from an X-ray image outweighs the risk of radiations.

Q. Who interprets the X-ray results?

The interpretation of an X-Ray image is carried out by a radiologist who analyses or reads the X-ray image and prepares a report of the findings which is shared with the patient.