Diaphragms and Pleural Effusion - How to Read a Chest X-Ray (Part 8) - MEDZCOOL

The diaphragms on a chest x-ray are usually curved with sharp costophrenic angles. When blunting of these costophrenic angles is seen, it is suggestive of effusions.

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// ADDITIONAL READING

The Chest X-Ray Survival Guide - https://amzn.to/2y9kLnY
Chest X-Rays for Students - https://amzn.to/2ThkpTD

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