Thoracic anatomy
Chapter 1 Thoracic anatomy John Pilling 1 Describe the boundaries and compartments of the mediastinum • The mediastinum represents the medial compartment of the thorax (Figure 1) and is bounded…
Barrett’s oesophagus and oesophageal tumours
Chapter 32 Barrett’s oesophagus and oesophageal tumours Sanjay Asopa, Joseph Rahamim 1 What is Barrett’s oesophagus? • Barrett’s oesophagus (also known as columnar-lined oesophagus) is a condition where any portion…
Diaphragmatic disorders
Chapter 37 Diaphragmatic disorders Khalid M. Amer 1 What is the diaphragm? • The diaphragm is a dome-shaped musculofibrous septum that separates the thoracic and abdominal cavities. 2 How does…
Non-small cell lung cancer
Chapter 11 Non-small cell lung cancer Elizabeth Belcher 1 What is non-small cell lung cancer? • Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is classified by the World Health Organization (WHO) and…
Lung infections
Chapter 19 Lung infections Aravinda Page, Helen C. Barker, Nicholas Screaton, Aman Coonar 1 What is a respiratory tract infection? • A respiratory tract infection (RTI) represents a disease process…
Chest wall tumours
Chapter 31 Chest wall tumours Vanessa Rogers, Babu Naidu 1 What is a chest wall tumour? • As the chest wall is composed of soft tissue (skin, adipose tissue, blood…
Lung physiology
Chapter 2 Lung physiology Mustafa Zakkar, Ian Hunt 1 What is pulmonary ventilation? • Pulmonary ventilation refers to the movement of air to and from the lungs during breathing. 2…
Thoracic anaesthesia
Chapter 8 Thoracic anaesthesia Ashok Narayanasamy, Sian Jaggar 1 What are the important aspects of thoracic anatomy for an anaesthetist (Figure 1)? • Endotracheal or endobronchial intubation will be facilitated…
Oesophageal function tests
Chapter 6 Oesophageal function tests John Duffy, Mark Fox 1 Describe the anatomical course of the oesophagus (Figure 1) • The oesophagus is a muscular tube (approximately 25cm…
Mediastinal lesions
Chapter 35 Mediastinal lesions Tom Routledge 1 Describe the anatomy of the mediastinum • The mediastinum represents the medial compartment of the thorax and is bounded by the: …
