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A member asked:

Will chest x-ray of pa lateral show lungs...however my only front and side were taken..back image wasnt.

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Dr. John Shim answered

X-rays looks through: X-rays beams go completely through the body part, so the back of your chest was evaluated as well. But, if you want a specific back x-ray, you need to have a separate x-ray. Please understand radiation from studies are cumulative. If not necessary, avoid studies that require the use of radiation.

Dr Polselli agreed

Answered 1/31/2015

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