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Best view for Tracheo-esophageal groove is:

A
Left atrial
B
Right atrial
C
Left ventricular
D
Right ventricular
High-Yield Explanation
(Left atrial) (994-Bailey & Love 24th)Tracheo-oesophageal fistulaA lateral chest radiograph shows a lucent proximal pouch that may displace the trachea anteriorly. If bowel gas is present there must be a fistula to the distal oesophagus.* In case of doubt Air (preferred) or a small amount of contrast medium can be injected through the nasogastric tube. Gas in the stomach confirms that there is fistula between the trachea and distal oesophagus.

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