289 - Disorders of the Mediastinum Flashcards

1
Q

What are the three compartment of the mediastinum?

A

Anterior (sternum - pericardium - brachiocephalic vessels)
medial (between the anterior and posterior)
posterior (pericardium - trachea - spine)

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The first step when assessing mediastinum mass we must understand the ___ of the mass and in which ___ it is

A

location

compartment

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3
Q

Mediastinum should be examined using ___ test imaging

A

CT

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4
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If we use ___ assisted ___ test we can also remove the mass

A

video

thoracoscopy

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5
Q

Acute mediastinitis is usually due to: (3)

A

esophagus rapture/perforation
sternotomy
infection originating from the neck/face/mouth

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6
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Treating raptured esophagus includes ___ repair, ___ of the pleura/mediastinum.

A

primary

drainage

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7
Q

Pneumomediastinum is when ___ is trapped between the ___ gaps of the mediastinum

A

air

fine

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8
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What are the 3 leading causes for pneumomediastinum?

A

alveoli rapture
esophagus/trachea/bronchus rapture
air leak from neck/abdomen dissection

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