The Mediastinum (2^nd Ed., 2nd ed. 1988. Softcover reprint of the original 2nd ed. 1988) Radiologic Correlations with Anatomy and Pathology

Over 10 years have passed since the first edition of The Mediastinum was published in 1977. I have been very gratified by the response to the first edition and determined to do a second edition as soon as possible. However, good intentions are sometimes difficult to achieve and a decade has passed. This period has been one of enormous growth in the discipline of diagnostic imaging. In the study of the mediastinum, computed tomog­ raphy, and more recently magnetic resonance, have revolutionized our diagnostic capabilities. This second edition of the mediastinum is in­ tended to emphasize the importance of these modalities to the evalua­ tion of mediastinal disease. In addition, an attempt will be made to integrate into the text the many new and important observations relat­ ing to all aspects of mediastinal imaging which have appeared in the literature since 1977. The overall emphasis, however, will remain the same: that accurate radiologic diagnosis is based upon a thorough understanding of corre­ lated radiographic anatomy and pathology. No matter what the imag­ ing modality, this principle remains fundamental to each and every radiographic interpretation. I would like to express once again my deep appreciation to Dr. Stephen A. Kieffer, Chairman of the Department of Radiology at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Syracuse for his continued support and encouragement.

1 Introduction.- 1.1 General Comments.- 1.2 An Anatomic Classification of the Mediastinum.- References.- 2 Preparation of Body Sections for the Study of Mediastinal Anatomy.- References.- 3 General Radiologic Considerations.- 3.1 Radiologic Examination of the Mediastinum.- 3.2 Factors Affecting the Demonstration of Mediastinal Anatomy and Pathology.- 3.3 Radiologic Characteristics of Mediastinal Masses.- 3.4 Lymph Nodes of the Mediastinum.- 3.5 Connective Tissue Planes of the Mediastinum.- 3.6 Air in the Mediastinum.- References.- 4 The Thoracic Inlet.- 4.1 General Anatomic Considerations.- 4.2 Radiologic Correlations with Anatomy and Pathology.- References.- 5 The Anterior Mediastinum.- 5.1 General Anatomic Considerations.- 5.2 Radiologic Correlations with Anatomy and Pathology.- References.- 6 The Supra-aortic Area.- 6.1 General Anatomic Considerations.- 6.2 Radiologic Correlations with Anatomy and Pathology.- References.- 7 The Infra-aortic Area.- 7.1 General Anatomic Considerations.- 7.2 Radiologic Correlations with Anatomy and Pathology.- References.- 8 The Supra-azygos Area.- 8.1 General Anatomic Considerations.- 8.2 The Azygos Arch.- 8.3 The Prominent Azygos Vein.- 8.4 The Supra-azygos Recess.- 8.5 The Paraspinal Line.- References.- 9 The Infra-azygos Area.- 9.1 General Anatomic Considerations.- 9.2 The Inferior Vena Cava.- 9.3 The Azygoesophageal Recess.- 9.4 The Paraspinal Area.- References.- 10 The Pulmonary Hilum.- 10.1 General Anatomic Considerations.- 10.2 Radiologic Correlations with Anatomy and Pathology.- References.