"The inferior extent of the retropharyngeal space can be confusing. Most commonly, including in this article, the term is used loosely to include its inferior continuation below the pharynx, surrounding the oesophagus, and extending into the mediastinum. Some authors prefer the more general term retrovisceral space, in reference to its relationship to the visceral space 6. In turn, only the superior portion posterior to the pharynx is termed the retropharyngeal space, while the inferior continuation is the retrooesophageal space."
"The inferior extent of the retropharyngeal space can be confusing. Most commonly, including in this article, the term is used loosely to include its inferior continuation below the pharynx, surrounding the oesophagus, and extending into the mediastinum. Some authors prefer the more general term retrovisceral space, in reference to its relationship to the visceral space 6. In turn, only the superior portion posterior to the pharynx is termed the retropharyngeal space, while the inferior continuation is the retrooesophageal space."
"The inferior extent of the retropharyngeal space can be confusing. Most commonly, including in this article, the term is used loosely to include its inferior continuation below the pharynx, surrounding the oesophagus, and extending into the mediastinum. Some authors prefer the more general term retrovisceral space, in reference to its relationship to the visceral space 6. In turn, only the superior portion posterior to the pharynx is termed the retropharyngeal space, while the inferior continuation is the retrooesophageal space."
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