Why Is the Posteroanterior (PA) Rather Than the AP Projection

question 54

Multiple Choice

Why is the posteroanterior (PA) rather than the AP projection recommended for a small bowel series?

• A)Less gonadal dose for female patients
• B)More comfortable for patient
• C)Places small intestine closer to image receptor (IR)
• D)Better separation of loops of small intestine

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