Why Is the Left Lateral Decubitus Preferred Over the Right

question 63

Multiple Choice

Why is the left lateral decubitus preferred over the right lateral decubitus abdomen for an acute abdomen series?

• A)It is more comfortable for the patient.
• B)Any intraperitoneal air will be visualized along the spleen.
• C)Any intraperitoneal air will be visualized along the lower liver margin.
• D)It allows any gas in the large intestine to move toward the liver.

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