Snippet 19: The Various Uses of Prone Imaging
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This is a snippet discussing the various uses of prone imaging
Indications
- Separating gravity dependent densities from disease.
- Identifying honeycombing, especially when subtle or not seen in the supine images.
- Evaluating subtle progression of fibrosis.
- Obtaining better breath-hold images in those who are unable to manage good end-inspiration in the supine position.
- Confirming a fungal ball in a cavity
- Confirming the vascular/venous nature of a lesion
The short video below discusses these indications with examples
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