During Barium Enema Fluoroscopy, the Radiologist Detects a Possible Defect

question 20

Multiple Choice

During barium enema fluoroscopy, the radiologist detects a possible defect in the right colic flexure.He asks the technologist to produce a radiograph that will best demonstrate this region of the large intestine.Which one of the following positions will accomplish this goal?

• A)LAO
• B)AP axial projection
• C)AP recumbent
• D)LPO

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