Thoracic imaging evaluates the chest wall, lungs, and structures surrounding the heart and great vessels. Using multiple different non-invasive imaging modalities, including conventional x-rayradiography, computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the faculty members of the Division of Thoracic Imaging diagnose numerous diseases including:
- Pneumonia
- Emphysema
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Diffuse lung disease
- Small airway disease
- Pulmonary nodules
- Pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs)
Specialized services offered by the division include expert evaluations in:
- Lung cancer diagnosis and post-treatment monitoring
- Emphysema, especially in planning lung volume reduction surgery
- Pulmonary vascular thromboembolism
- Lung transplantation pre-operative planning, per-operative intensive care unit monitoring, and post-operative assessment for transplant rejection
- Interstitial lung disease, especially pulmonary fibrosis and sarcoidosis
- Incidental lung nodule detection and management
Division faculty members are active participants in multidisciplinary research and education.