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The mediastinum is the space between the left and right pleural cavities and encloses all the midline structures of the thorax. Its lateral are the mediastinal pleurae, which are reflections of the parietal pleurae as they leave the thoracic inlet and diaphragm. The mediastinum is continuous cranially with the fascial planes of the neck via the thoracic inlet and caudally with the retroperitoneal space through the aortic hiatus. The chapter considers Radiographic anatomy; Interpretive principles; Diseases.
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