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Survey of the mediastinum

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

Authoring team

Check that the:

  • tracheal shadow is central
  • mediastinum is of the normal width
  • left hilum is at the same height or above (up to 2 cm) the right hilum

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