A Soft-tissue neck X-ray is a x-ray test of the neck. It shows airway swelling, swallowed bones, adenoids in children. Typical effective dose 0.01 to 0.1 mSv, similar to about 1 to 10 days of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year).
General health information, not a diagnosis. In an emergency, call 102. Always consult a qualified health professional.
Airway swelling, swallowed bones, adenoids in children.
Swallowed fish bone, noisy breathing in children.
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
Typical effective dose 0.01 to 0.1 mSv, similar to about 1 to 10 days of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
a few minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
X-ray
Consult a doctor to interpret results — a single test does not make a diagnosis.
Uses your location once to list the nearest facilities. Nothing is stored.
What does a soft tissue neck x-ray show?
Airway swelling, swallowed bones, adenoids in children.
Why is a soft tissue neck x-ray done?
Swallowed fish bone, noisy breathing in children.
How do I prepare for a soft tissue neck x-ray?
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
Does a soft tissue neck x-ray use radiation?
Typical effective dose 0.01 to 0.1 mSv, similar to about 1 to 10 days of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
How long does a soft tissue neck x-ray take?
a few minutes
Why is Soft-tissue neck X-ray done?
Swallowed fish bone, noisy breathing in children.
How do I prepare for Soft-tissue neck X-ray?
Usually no preparation. Remove metal and jewellery from the area. Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant.
Is Soft-tissue neck X-ray safe in pregnancy?
Typical effective dose 0.01 to 0.1 mSv, similar to about 1 to 10 days of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; the benefit usually outweighs the small risk, and shielding or alternatives can be considered.
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