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. 2005 Jul;98(7):310-2.
doi: 10.1177/014107680509800705.

Lateral chest X-ray for physicians

Khalid A Gaber  1 , Clive R McGavin, Irving P Wells
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Lateral chest X-ray for physicians

Khalid A Gaber et al. J R Soc Med. 2005 Jul.
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Figure 1
Normal lateral chest X-ray
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Figure 2
Left upper lobe collapse. Oblique fissure moves anteriorly (arrow)
<i>Figure 3</i>
Figure 3
Middle lobe consolidation. Note oblique fissure (arrow) and transverse fissure (arrowhead)
<i>Figure 4</i>
Figure 4
Left lower lobe consolidation. Note loss of the left hemidiaphragm and of caudal vertebral lucency
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References

    1. National Radiological Protection Board. Frequency of Medical and Dental X-Ray Examination in the UK 1997-1998. London: NRPB, 2000
    1. Royal College of Radiologists. Making the Best Use of a Department of Clinical Radiology: Guidelines for Doctors, 3rd edn. London: RCR, 1995: 12

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