Abdomen and Common Contrast Media Procedures

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Chapter 9

Abdomen and Common Contrast Media Procedures

Abdomen and Common Contrast Media Procedures

Shielding and Positioning Landmarks

Barium Distribution and Body Positions

The air-barium distribution within the stomach and large intestine changes with various body positions. By knowing these distribution patterns, one can determine in which body position a radiograph was taken. Air always rises to the highest levels, and the heavy barium settles to the lowest levels (air is black, barium is white).

Abdomen*

Lateral Decubitus (AP)

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AP Pediatric Abdomen (KUB)*

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Barium Enema—Lateral Rectum (Ventral Decubitus)*

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Alternative ventral decubitus projection is often performed for double-contrast studies.