BE-Large Intestine (Sigmoid)
AP axial/PA axial
IR Size: 14x17 LW
SID: 40""
Page #'s: 2:163,258

Positioning:
  • Pt supine AP, prone PA

CR Entrance & Angle:
  • AP-enter MSP 2"" below ASIS; PA-enter MSP @ level of ASIS
  • AP-30°-40° cephalad; PA-30°-40° caudad

Collimation:
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Best to Determine:
  • Rectosigmoid area of colon

Anatomy to IR:
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Eval Criteria:
  • Rectosigmoid area of colon centered
  • Rectosigmoid colon seen with less SI than in the AP projection
  • Transverse colon & flexures may not be visualized