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Antero-Posterior Postero-Anterior
Simetris
Six complete anterior ribs (and ten posterior ribs) are clearly visible.
Perbandingan antara foto kurang inspirasi dengan inspirasi maximal. Pada
gambar pertama jantung terlihat membesar, gambaran seperti massa di arcus
aorta dan adanya perselubungan di lapang bawah, pada gambar kedua pasien
yang sama setelah inspirasi maximal terlihat normal
• If a poor inspiratory effort is made or if the CXR is taken
in expiration,
• then several potentially spurious findings can result:
• apparent cardiomegaly
• apparent hilar abnormalities
• apparent mediastinal contour abnormalities
• the lung parenchyma tends to appear of increased
density, i.e. ‘white
• lung’.
• Needless to say any of these factors can lead to CXR
misinterpretation.
Cardiothoracic Ratio