Lateral recumbency: Position the patient in left lateral recumbency; then wait 10 minutes before taking the radiograph. This allows time for free air to rise to the top of the body wall. Left lateral …

A lateral X-ray of a dog’s chest and cranial abdomen. The head is at the far left.

A routine radiographic series of the pelvis should include a lateral and ventrodorsal view. Choosing the lateral projection used depends on the side of lameness and whether pelvic or …

The following radiographs are the left lateral, right lateral and ventrodorsal views of the thorax of a ten-year-old Mixed Breed Dog. Metallic hemoclips are present in the cranial abdomen.

This article demonstrates proper positioning for routine and specialty abdominal radiographs in dogs and cats. A complete abdominal series should include right and left lateral views as well …

Lateral View. The patient is positioned in lateral recumbency. The forelimbs should be pulled caudally to aid in positioning the skull, and the affected side of the skull is placed closest to the …

May 27, 2016 · In lateral abdominal radiographs of the dog, the distal extremity of the spleen is the portion seen most commonly (Figure 7-12, A-B). In lateral recumbency, the distal extremity …

Lateral and ventrodorsal views are considered the minimum orthogonal radiographs for the spine. Due to the angled, divergent nature of the x-ray beam, the area of the spine in the center of …

May 12, 2023 · Knowing how to produce diagnostic radiographs and understanding all of the factors that affect radiographic appearance will help ensure an accurate diagnosis and …

True lateral positioning is important with the x-ray beam centered at the medial epicondyle. For the craniocaudal view, the x-ray beam should be angled 10–15° toward the humerus to best …