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Imaging recommendation · Chest

Post-cardiothoracic surgery follow-up

Recommended: Chest X-ray (CT if complication suspected) is the preferred imaging study for post-cardiothoracic surgery follow-up. Daily CXR while chest tubes in place.

Recommended study

Chest X-ray (CT if complication suspected)

XR No contrast Preferred Chest Acute inpatient Reviewed

Daily CXR while chest tubes in place. CT for empyema, leak, retained collection.

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