mediastinal emphysema
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mediastinal emphysema — ▪ pathology pocket of air surrounding the heart and central blood vessels contained within the mediastinum (the central cavity in the chest situated between the lungs) that usually forms as a result of lung rupture. When the alveoli (air… … Universalium
Emphysema — For the condition describing air trapped under the skin, see subcutaneous emphysema. Emphysema Classification and external resources A lateral chest x ray of a person with emphysema. Note the barrel chest and flat diaphragm … Wikipedia
Emphysema — 1) A lung condition featuring an abnormal accumulation of air in the lung s many tiny air sacs, a tissue called alveoli. As air continues to collect in these sacs, they become enlarged, and may break, or be damaged and form scar tissue. Emphysema … Medical dictionary
Subcutaneous emphysema — Classification and external resources An abdominal CT scan of a patient with subcutaneous emphysema (arrows) ICD 10 T … Wikipedia
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease — Classification and external resources Gross pathology of a lung showing centrilobular type emphysema characteristic of smoking. This close up of the fixed, cut lung surface shows multiple cavit … Wikipedia
ICD-10 Chapter X: Diseases of the respiratory system — International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems 10th Revision Chapter Blocks Title I A00–B99 Certain infectious and parasitic diseases II C00–D48 Neoplasms III D50–D89 Diseases of the blood and blood forming… … Wikipedia
Obstructive lung disease — Classification and external resources MeSH D008173 Obstructive lung disease is a category of respiratory disease characterized by airway obstruction. It is generally characterized by inflamed and easily collapsible airways, obstruction to airflow … Wikipedia
Tracheobronchial injury — Classification and external resources Reconstruction of the trachea and bronchi with x ray computed tomography showing disruption of the right main bronchus with abnormal lucency (arrow) … Wikipedia
Respiratory system — See also: Respiratory tract Respiratory A complete, schematic view of the human respiratory system with their parts and functions. Latin … Wikipedia
Pneumomediastinum — Free air in the mediastinum (space betweens the lungs) which may give rise to pneumothorax or pneumopericardium and compromise the lungs or heart. * * * Abnormal presence of air in mediastinal tissues; multiple causes include pulmonary… … Medical dictionary
