Pathologies within the mediastinal region may be best imaged with:

RAO/LAO chest
AP lordotic views
decubitus
PA chest

RAO/LAO chest

Rationale: Oblique projections of the chest with the patient in 45 degree anterior oblique positions may be helpful in determination of pathology present in the lung field, mediastinum, and trachea.

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