Relations of esophagus Flashcards
1
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Anterior Relations
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Thymus, trachea, pericardium, Arch of aorta, Superior and inferior Vena Cava, Left pulmonary bronchi, Left atrium , Diaphragm
2
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Posterior Relations
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Descending or Thoracic aorta, Vertebral column, Azygos vein, posterior Intercoastal artery and thoracic duct
3
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Right lateral relations
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Right lung and pleura, Azygos vein and Right vagus nerve
4
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left lateral relations include
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Thoracic duct, left subclavian artery, arch of aorta, left lung, left recurrent laryngeal nerve
