LATERAL THORACIC RADIOGRAPHS—Evaluation of Their Use as a Routine Procedure in Roentgen Examination of the Chest

摘要

A thousand cases of consecutive radiographic examinations of the chest, consisting of postero-anterior and left lateral views, were reviewed.In seven cases (0.7 per cent) the lateral view revealed clinically significant lesions which were not seen on the postero-anterior view.In 30 cases (3 per cent) the lateral view demonstrated clinically significant added information permitting more definite diagnosis.Addition of the lateral view to the routine roentgen study of the chest gives a more thorough and complete examination at minimal expense and permits a more definite diagnosis in a significant number of cases.