The posterior mediastinum also called the paravertebral compartment is a defined space between the posterior pericardium and the anterior spinal ligament including the paravertebral gutters.
Thoracic paravertebral gutter.
The deep vertical recess formed on either side of the thoracic cage by the posterior curvature of the ribs and containing the posterior portions of the lung.
The base is formed by the vertebral body intervertebral disc and the intervertebral foramen with its contents.
According to the traditional four compartment model the mediastinum is divided into anterior middle posterior and superior compartments.
A slight right anterior oblique rao when performing lateral chest x rays superimposes the posterior ribs as they are aligned to the divergent beam.
Often radiographers will place their thumbs on the patient s scapulae and place the patient into.
The thoracic paravertebral space is a wedge shaped space adjacent to the thoracic vertebral column.
Thoracic paravertebral nerve blocks pvbs can provide high quality analgesia which can be used to great advantage for patients undergoing many types of surgery and also for those suffering from trauma pain and chronic pain.
The thoracic paravertebral space tpvs is a wedge shaped space located on either side of the vertebral column figure 1.
Medial the vertebral body and intervertebral foramen.