In which position is the X rays for minimal right sided pleural effusion done?: (A) Left lateral decubitus, (B) Right lateral decubitus, (C) Erect chest xray AP view, (D) PA view
Answer is B. ANSWER: (B) Right lateral decubitusREF: Wofgang 5th ed p. 428-430Ipsilateral lateral decubitus leads to collection of even minimal fluid in lateral pleural recess; hence it is the view of choice