What are the classification of mediastinal compartments?
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The mediastinum is a complex space in the chest containing vital organs, but its classification has evolved significantly to improve clinical communication.
Traditional methods based on chest radiographs often caused confusion, which is why the International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group (ITMIG) developed a new, cross-sectional imaging-based system clarifying **what are the classification of mediastinal compartments** today.
