Diagnostic imaging for evaluation of the pediatric chest

Diagnostic imaging procedures for evaluation of the chest, airways, and sinuses in the infant and child have been reviewed. Procedures include plain radiographs, fluoroscopy, esophagram and UGI, computed tomography, conventional tomography, MRI, digital subtraction angiography, angiography, interventional radiology, ultrasound, bronchography, and pulmonary and esophageal scintigraphy. Knowledge of these imaging procedures aids the physician in ordering the proper examination for the efficient diagnostic workup.