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retroesophageal

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retroesophageal
behind the esophagus.

retroesophageal right subclavian artery
a vascular anomaly resulting in constriction of the esophagus in the newborn. See also vascular ring.


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Some drawbacks to ultrasonog raphy include its inability to reliably detect retrosternal and retroesophageal adenomas.
Right aortic arch could be associated with left aortic dilatation in retroesophageal position, the ligamentum arteriosum entering this diverticulum (Kommerel).
3) Other complications such as retroesophageal abscess, mediastinitis, and pneumothorax are well recognized.
 
 
 
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