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Esophagus (thoracic section, anatomy)

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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The thoracic oesophagus extends between the superior thoracic aperture and the diaphragmatic oesophageal aperture. Its course through the thorax can be divided into its passage through:

  • superior mediastinum
  • posterior mediastinum

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