lateral decubitus

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Introduction

A position in which the patient lies on his/her side as for abdominal radiographs. Fluid collects on the dependent (lower) side; air rises

References

  1. ↑ Stedman's Medical Dictionary 27th ed, Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, 1999.
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