Widened mediastinum: Sensitivity and Specificity
Introduction:
None written. Excerpt from the entry in Traumatic Aortic Injury:
Note that around 40% (!) of 'widened' mediastinums seen on supine radiographs will appear normal on upright views.
Note that around 40% (!) of 'widened' mediastinums seen on supine radiographs will appear normal on upright views.
Associated Diagnoses:
53% sensitive, 59% specific
90% sensitive, 90% specific