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X-ray Shows Thoracic Dextroscoliosis. Can It Affect The Tests Which Are Required For Travelling Abroad?
Hi Sir,I just want to ask,I have been my x-ray last January and it found out that I have Thoracic Dextroscoliosis,and I need to undergo a medical examination for going abroad,I just want to ask is dextroscoliosis can affect my travelling abroad?please help me sir...heres my email add and i will wait your answer... thank you....
Wed, 10 Jul 2013
Depending on the degree of scoliosis, lung function may be affected. You need to get it quantified or go in for PFT and a CT chest.
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