Mediastinal Diseases
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Disorders of the mediastinum, general or unspecified. |
| Notes: |
inflamm dis = MEDIASTINITIS |
Mediastinal Diseases Categories.
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Mediastinal Emphysema - Presence of air in the mediastinal tissues due to leakage of air from the tracheobronchial tree, usually as a result of trauma. |
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Mediastinitis - Inflammation of the mediastinum, the area between the pleural sacs. |
Mediastinal Diseases Definitions and Terms
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