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Despite the advent of new imaging modalities, such as ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ventilation/perfusion lung scans (V/Q scan), the plain chest radiograph remains the mainstay of paediatric chest imaging. In most circumstances the clinical history and examination will be augmented by a chest radiograph before a working diagnosis is made and treatment or further investigations planned.
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George, C.D., Gordon, I. (1995). Imaging the Paediatric Chest. In: Prasad, S.A., Hussey, J., Campling, J. (eds) Paediatric Respiratory Care. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-4469-6_3
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