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Jibu P, Babu A, Vishnusharma, Jose B. Easy interpretation of radiologic signs – Pictorial essay. Indian J Respir Care 2015; 4 (2):657-663.
Comparison of many clinical signs to commonly encountered objects is useful as memory aid. Similarly, radiological sign in chest imaging can be compared to a particular object or pattern for easier recognition. In this article, we discuss 23 classic thoracic radiological roentgenographic signs commonly used in chest imaging and serves as an educational review for respiratory therapists and physicians for better assessment and rapid interpretation.
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