A brochosopy is a procedure in which a long, lighted scope is
inserted into the lungs in order to examine the airways of the
lungs and to assess lung function. Chest fluoroscopy may be
performed when the motion of the lungs, diaphragm, or other
structures in the chest need to be evaluated. Chest ultrasound
is a procedure in which sound wave technology is used alone, or
along with other types of diagnostic methods, to examine the
organs and structures of the chest. A chest X-ray is used to
examine the chest and the lungs and other organs and structures
located in the chest. CT/CAT scans are more detailed than
standard x-rays and are often used to assess the organs of the
respiratory and cardiovascular systems,and esophagus, for
injuries, abnormalities, or disease. A lobectomy is a surgical
procedure that removes one of the lobes of the lungs. A lung
biopsy is a procedure in which tissue samples are removed with a
special needle to determine if cancer or other abnormal cells
are present. A lung scan is a proced