The azygoesophageal recess is the region inferior to the level of the azygos vein arch in which the right lung forms an interface with the mediastinum between the heart anteriorly and vertebral column posteriorly. It is bordered on the left by the esophagus. Deviation of the azygoesophageal line is caused by (5): Hiatal hernia Esophageal disease Left atrial enlargement Subcarinal lymphadenopathy Bronchogenic cyst #Clinical #Anatomy #Radiology #CTChest #AzygoesophagealRecess #Azygoesophageal #Recess #RadiologyAssistant
