Why Is the Supine AP Projection Rarely Taken During a Thoracic

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why is the supine AP projection rarely taken during a thoracic spine myelogram?

• A)Patient discomfort at puncture site
• B)Contrast media may leak from puncture site
• C)Contrast media tend to pool near the midthoracic region
• D)Excessive radiation exposure to anterior chest structures

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