A PA Projection Taken During an Upper GI Series Performed

question 100

Multiple Choice

A PA projection taken during an upper GI series performed on an infant reveals that the body and pylorus of the stomach are superimposed.What modification needs to be made during the repeat exposure to separate these two regions?

• A)Perform the AP projection instead.
• B)Angle the CR 20° to 25° cephalad.
• C)Angle the CR 30° to 45° cephalad.
• D)Use the AP Trendelenburg position.

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