Radiographic Positioning: Radiographic Positioning of a T-Tube Choliangiogram

T-TUBE CHOLANGIOGRAM

ROUTINE FILMS: ABD, Scout, AP, RPO, LPO, 10 Minute Delay AP Film

ABDOMEN SCOUT
1. Patient supine
2. Center film to include entire Hepatic and Biliary System.
3. Central Ray: perpendicular to film.
4. 40" SID

AP AND 10 MINUTE DELAY
Patient positioned the same as scout, although a smaller size film may be utilized.

RPO AND LPO
1. Patient recumbent in RPO and LPO position.
2. Film placed to include the entire Biliary System.
3. Central Ray: perpendicular to film.
4. 40" SID