Lateral stomach

Question 1

• Which lateral is performed and why?

Answer 1

Right lateral, use gravity to pull barium to duodenum

Question 2

• What is the central ray location?

Answer 2

L1-L2, 1-2” above lower rib margin

Question 3

• What is best demonstrated in a lateral projection of the stomach?

Answer 3

Anterior and posterior surfaces of stomach

Question 4

• Where will the barium be demonstrated?

Answer 4

pylorus