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Azygo-esophageal recess
The azygo-esophageal recess (AER), also known as the azygo-esophageal line or interface, is a prevertebral space formed by the interface of the posteromedial segments of the right lower lobe and the azygos vein and esophagus 1-3. The azygo-esophageal recess extends from the azygos arch to the ao...
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Azygo-esophageal recess deviation
Deviation of the azygo-esophageal recess can be normal or pathological.
The azygo-esophageal recess is formed by the interface between the right lung and the mediastinal reflection of the azygos vein and esophagus. The line has a variable appearance 1:
in its upper third, it deviates to the ri...
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Azygo-esophageal recess (chest x-ray)
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29 Oct 2013
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Posterior wall of bronchus intermedius
The posterior wall of bronchus intermedius, also known as the intermediate stem line, is a stripe formed by the interface of the posterior wall of bronchus intermedius and the air within the azygo-esophageal recess 1.
It normally measures between 0.5-2 mm in thickness but is not considered abno...
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Chest x-ray lines and stripes
Chest x-ray lines and stripes are important to recognize on chest radiographs.
Lines are usually less than 1 mm in width and are comprised of tissue outlined on either side by air and typically represent pleural-covered structures within the middle and superior mediastinum 1,2:
anterior junct...
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Esophageal-pleural stripe
Esophageal-pleural stripe is a soft tissue interface formed between the right wall of the esophagus and the medial wall of the right pleura, projecting from the level of clavicles downwards until the gastro-esophageal junction 1.
Although the esophageal-pleural stripe can be used in most patien...
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