Ch. 17 - Esophagus

Question 1

AP/PA Esophagus

Answer 1

IR: 14 x 17” LW

Technique: 110 @ CC

SID: 40”

CR: Perpendicular to IR, center msp; center at T5-T6, top of IR is at level of mouth

Respiration: Instruct patient to drink contrast

Position: Supine or prone, arms above the head in a comfortable position

Question 2

AP/PA Oblique Esophagus

-LPO/RPO

Answer 2

IR: 14 x 17”

Technique: 110 @ CC

SID: 40”

CR: Perpendicular to IR, center 2” lateral to msp on elevated side at T5-T6. Top of IR is level with the mouth

Respiration: Instruct patient to drink contrast

Position: Angle the patient 35-40 degrees

Question 3

Lateral Esophagus

Answer 3

IR: 14 x 17”

Technique: 110 @ CC

SID: 40”

CR: Perpendicular to IR, center on midcoronal plane at level of T5-T6;
Top of IR is level with the mouth

Respiration: Instruct patient to drink contrast

Position: Patient lying on side, patients arms extended out in front