Change: Moved by AndyC Feb 8 2010, 6:46 AM EST

Change: ((other other causes include chronic pneumonia, pulmonary oedema and neoplasm). Thus when a radiologist has reported a chest X-ray examination and noesnotes the presence of consolidation he/she is simply stating that some of the long airspace has been replaced by a fluid. Notes on ConsolidationRefers to   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 594)

Change:  the LUL.There is consolidation within the LUL confirmed on the lateral chest image. The opacity may appear deceptively dense because of the superimposed scapulae.An apical lordotic view was performed to see if the pathogy could be better demonstrated.... back to the Applied Radiography home page   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 546)

Change:  PA view •Often loss of the upper mediastinal contour •Opacity left hemi-thorax•Air-bronchogram lines•Some loss of left heart border •Can be sharply bordered by the oblique fissure •Does not involve the diaphragm •Opacity seen anterior to the oblique fissure ... back to the Applied Radiography home page   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 378)

Change: image and can be relatively easy on the lateral image.The Meaning of the Term ConsolidationOne of the unfortunate aspects of the term consolidation is that its meaning can be different depending   View changes from previous version. (Word count: 371)

Change: Created by M.J.Fuller Mar 8 2009, 9:34 PM EDT for: no reason given