Thoracic Surgery Diagnostic Tests & Screenings

Comprehensive Diagnosis of Thoracic Conditions

Loyola Medicine uses a team approach to addressing each patient’s thoracic condition before recommending treatment options.

Our advanced diagnostic testing technology includes imaging, minimally invasive, noninvasive and monitoring equipment options, including:

  • Bronchoalveolar lavage
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Chest x-ray
  • CT scan (computed tomography)
  • Endobronchial ultrasound
  • Endoscopy
  • Esophageal ultrasound
  • Exercise testing (oxygen consumption study)
  • Mediastinoscopy
  • Needle biopsy
  • PET scan (positron emission tomography)
  • Pulmonary function testing (PFT)
  • Spirometry
  • Surgical biopsy
  • Thoracoscopy
  • Ultrasound
  • Venous ultrasound