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Why would they take a rib x-ray on expiration ?
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Pneumothorax: They are are also checking for a collapsed lung or pneumothorax. These are better visualized on a full expiration b/c the lung is deflated.
Answered 10/26/2016
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Best seen: Upper ribs are best seen on inspiration and lower ribs on expiration.
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