A Radiograph of an AP Barium Enema (BE) Projection Reveals

question 53

Multiple Choice

A radiograph of an AP barium enema (BE) projection reveals poor visualization of the sigmoid due to excessive superimposition of the sigmoid colon and rectum.How can this area be better visualized on the repeat exposure?

• A)Angle the central ray (CR) 30° to 40° cephalad with AP projection.
• B)Increase kV.
• C)Take a PA projection with the patient in the left lateral decubitus position.
• D)Take a PA projection with a 30° to 40° cephalad CR angle.

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