A variant of the lateral-recumbent position in which a person lies on his/her side, slightly leaning forward with the torso in a prone position and drawing up one’s knee/thigh. The patient is typically on the left side to facilitate anorectal and/or gynecological procedures (e.g., enema) as it lends to exposure of the anogenital region while maintaining the patient’s comfort.
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