Considering the technical appearance of a PA upright chest, what pathology associated around the region of the diaphragm may be noted?
pneumoperitoneum
fixed diaphragm
pneumothorax
ascites
pneumoperitoneum
Rationale: The technical appearance of the chest achieved with a high kVp value will demonstrate free air within the abdominal cavity (pneumoperitoneum) under the diaphragm.
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