4 Clinical Presentation of Thoracic Spinal Compression Bridget T. Carey Abstract The thoracic segment of the spine has unique anatomical and neuroanatomical features that differentiate it from the cervical spine…
15 Spondyloarthropathies Navika Shukla, Allen Ho, Arjun V. Pendharkar, Eric S. Sussman, and Atman Desai Abstract Ankylosing spondylitis is a spondyloarthropathy consisting of degenerative and inflammatory changes of the spinal…
CHEST WALL TUMORS Introduction ▪ Tumors of the chest wall include a wide variety of bone and soft tissue diseases ( Tables 50-1 and 50-2 ): ○ Primary benign and…
THE THORAX: RADIOLOGIC-ANATOMIC CORRELATIONS IMAGING MODALITIES General Considerations ▪ A variety of imaging options are available to thoracic surgeons for evaluation of the thorax. ▪ The choice of imaging examination…
INTRODUCTION ▪ The lung can be the site of origin of a variety of benign and malignant neoplasms of epithelial, mesenchymal, lymphoid, and other origins. These neoplasms are currently classified…
INTRODUCTION Esophageal perforation is a dangerous problem with a high mortality rate (9%–36%), as reviewed by Bufkin and associates. Early diagnosis and management is key to improved outcomes. Thus, it…
TERMINOLOGY ▪ The posterior mediastinum is bounded by the pleura laterally and is posterior to the pericardium. It includes the thoracic spine and the paraspinal gutters. ANATOMY Depending on the…
