Left Pleural effusion is detected best in which position: March 2005
Correct Answer: Left lateral decubitus
Description: Ans. C: Left Lateral decubitusA lateral decubitus view obtained with a horizontal X-ray beam is the most sensitive radiographic projection for detecting an effusion.A small amount of fluid (10-25 mL) can be depicted on this projection.The layering fluid can easily be detected as a dependent, sharply defined, linear opacity separating the lung from the parietal pleural and chest wall.The parietal pleura-chest wall margin can be identified as a line connecting the inner apices of the curvature of the ribs
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