The mediastinum

Felson, Benjamín

doi:10.1016/0037-198x(69)90016-9

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“…For the purpose of this study, the classical definition of the 3 different mediastinal compartments as documented by Felson 16 was used. The anterior mediastinum was defined as the region from the anterior tracheal wall to the anterior chest wall.…”

Section: Image Analysismentioning

confidence: 99%

Multidetector Computed Tomography of Spontaneous Versus Secondary Pneumomediastinum in 89 Patients

Ahmed

Huang

et al. 2012

Journal of Thoracic Imaging

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Multidetector Computed Tomography of Spontaneous Versus Secondary Pneumomediastinum in 89 Patients

Ahmed

Huang

et al. 2012

Journal of Thoracic Imaging

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“…A line extending from the diaphragm to the thoracic inlet along the back of the heart and anterior to the trachea separates the anterior and middle mediastinal compartments, whereas a line that connects points 1 cm behind the anterior margins of the vertebral bodies separates the middle and posterior mediastinal compartments (3).…”

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A Diagnostic Approach to Mediastinal Abnormalities

Whitten¹,

Khan²,

Munneke³

et al. 2007

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A number of mediastinal reflections are visible at conventional radiography that represent points of contact between the mediastinum and adjacent lung. The presence or distortion of these reflections is the key to the detection and interpretation of mediastinal abnormalities. Anterior mediastinal masses can be identified when the hilum overlay sign is present and the posterior mediastinal lines are preserved. Widening of the right paratracheal stripe and convexity relative to the aortopulmonary window reflection indicate a middle mediastinal abnormality. Disruption of the azygoesophageal recess can result from disease in either the middle or posterior mediastinum. Paravertebral masses disrupt the paraspinal lines, and the location of masses above the level of the clavicles can be inferred by their lateral margins, which are sharp in posterior masses but not in anterior masses. The divisions of the mediastinum are not absolute; however, referring to the local anatomy of the mediastinal reflections in an attempt to more accurately localize an abnormality may help narrow the differential diagnosis. Identification of the involved mediastinal compartment helps determine which imaging modality might be appropriate for further study.

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“…This CT scan above the aortic arch demonstrates a dilated atherosclerotic left subelavian artery (1). The posterior junction line is clearly shown (4).…”

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