The Superior Mediastinum & Thoracic Inlet

In this presentation, Dr. Franklin Dana discusses the superior mediastinum and thoracic inlet. He covers the anatomy of the neck's fascial layers, emphasizing their role in preventing the spread of pathology between the neck and chest. The talk includes cases such as mediastinitis, retropharyngeal abscess, and vascular anomalies. Dr. Dana also explores thyroid nodules, esophageal conditions, tracheal issues, brachial plexus, and various vascular lesions in the thoracic inlet. The presentation concludes with review questions on topics such as the floor of the superior mediastinum, retropharyngeal space, CT imaging for thyroid nodules, and the prevalence of primary esophageal cancers.