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Lint: abdomen-lateral-decubitus-view-1

Number Spacing
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"70 - 80 kVp"

Line 45:8 · In a number range, there should not be spaces around the hyphen ('70 - 80').

"30 - 120 mAs"

Line 46:8 · In a number range, there should not be spaces around the hyphen ('30 - 120').
List Punctuation
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"it is essential that the elevated lateral abdominal wall is included on the image to detect any free intraperitoneal gas."

Line 60:125 · Do not put full stops at the end of a list item.

"there should be no blurring of the bowel gas due to respiratory motion."

Line 61:72 · Do not put full stops at the end of a list item.
Acronyms
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"SID"

Line 50:12 · 'SID' has no definition. Spell it out if it's unfamiliar to the audience.

"The lateral decubitus x-ray may be more useful than the PA erect view for detecting intraperitoneal free gas 1."

Line 65:63 · 'PA' has no definition. Spell it out if it's unfamiliar to the audience.
Headings Valid
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Expected headings

  • H1 Indications
  • H1 Patient position
  • H1 Technical factors
  • H1 Image technical evaluation
  • H1 Practical points
  • H1 See also

"Indication"

Line 2:1 · "Indication" is not a recognised heading for this article type.
Semicolons
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"patient's hands should be raised to avoid superimposing on the region of interest; legs may be flexed for balance"

Line 14:89 · Use semicolons judiciously.
Inline EG
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"laterally to the elevated lateral abdominal wall (e.g. right side for a left lateral decubitus x-ray)"

Line 29:57 · Consider replacing a bracketed e.g. with an inline e.g. after a comma.