Lateral Chest Case 3
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This is the answer page to Case 3 from the page titled What is the Value of the Lateral Chest Projection?
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- What is the Value of the Lateral Chest Projection?
- Patterns of Consolidation
- Pneumoperitoneum
- Pneumoperitoneum- Radiographic Techniques
PA Chest
The lateral projection image demonstrates air interposed between the liver and diaphragm
There is a large air/fluid level in the stomach The lateral projection image demonstrates air interposed between the liver and diaphragm (arrowed) This appearance indicates pneumoperitoneum from perforated hollow abdominal visus. Contrary to popular belief, research findings and the author's experience suggest that the lateral chest centred on the diaphragm is the most sensitive projection for detection of pneumoperitoneum. see Pneumoperitoneum and Pneumoperitoneum- Radiographic Techniques |
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