Computed tomography of the mediastinum. Normal anatomy and indications for the use of CT.

Correlative CT studies of a cadaver and a statistical analysis of all thoracic scans performed in the first year of operation of a delta-Scan 50 were undertaken in order to better understand normal mediastinal anatomy as displayed by computed tomography. Several levels are illustrated, and the results of the analysis are reported. The authors propose a list of indications for which CT of the mediastinum seems to be helpful.