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Can x-rays show ribs pushing in organs?
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Yes: X-rays can show abnormal rib anatomy
Answered 7/27/2014
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Sometimes: X rays show the shape of the ribs and guess as to what it could be compressing, but not the organs that are nearby. Cross sectional imaging such as CT would be needed to see if there is compression, but uses more radiation and costs more.
Answered 11/19/2014
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