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- Published on: 23 March 2016
- Published on: 23 March 2016The lateral decubitus film to determine the presence of air trappingShow More
Dear Editor,
Williams [1] highlights the key points in the management of inhaled foreign bodies (FB). One of the important points is to request inspiratory and expiratory chest radiographs if FB aspiration is suspected. Because young children are unable to co-operate, paired inspiratory and expiratory films are not always possible. The lateral decubitus film is a useful and convenient method to determine the presence of...
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