Computed tomography of the diaphragm: Normal anatomy and variants

David P. Naidich; Alec J. Megibow; Carla R. Ross; Elliott R. Beranbaum; Stanley S. Siegelman

doi:10.1097/00004728-198308000-00010

Computed tomography of the diaphragm: Normal anatomy and variants

David P. Naidich, Alec J. Megibow, Carla R. Ross, Elliott R. Beranbaum, Stanley S. Siegelman

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Abstract

Computed tomographic examinations in 75 normal individuals are analyzed to define the cross-sectional anatomy of the diaphragm. Anatomic relationships among the inferoposterior portions of the lungs, the pleura, and the hemidiaphragms are clarified. The posterior pleural recess, an important potential space, is described and illustrated. The relationships of the crura, ar-cuate ligaments, and the hemidiaphragms are discussed as well. Awareness of these anatomic relationships forms an important basis in analyzing peridia- phragmatic fluid collections.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	633-640
Number of pages	8
Journal	Journal of computer assisted tomography
Volume	7
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/00004728-198308000-00010
State	Published - Aug 1983
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Anatomy
Computed tomography
Diaphragm
Lungs
Pleura
Thorax

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Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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