Presentation
Chest pain
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Effect of expiration on the mediastinum
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Apparent superior mediastinal widening evident on the expiratory phase.
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Apparent superior mediastinal widening evident on the expiratory phase.
Case Discussion
This case nicely illustrates the effect of the respiratory cycle on the appearance of the superior mediastinum.