Preferred Label : tubular artery sign;
Definition : Tubular structure seen arising from the top of the aorta, outlined medially by mediastinal
air and laterally by aerated lung. Represents displacement of the left subclavian
artery by air in the mediastinum.;
Source : Radiology 2006; 241:943-944;
Origin ID : RID35663;
Associated condition(s)
Tubular structure seen arising from the top of the aorta, outlined medially by mediastinal
air and laterally by aerated lung. Represents displacement of the left subclavian
artery by air in the mediastinum.
