Contents:

1. Trachea
   1. Blood supply
   2. Histologic and gross anatomy
   3. Lymphatic anatomy and drainage
   4. Contiguous structures
   5. Radiographic anatomy and tests
   6. Endoscopic anatomy and tests
      
      
2. Bronchi
   1. Blood supply
   2. Histologic and gross anatomy
   3. Segmental anatomy
   4. Lymphatic relationships
   5. Radiographic anatomy and tests
   6. Endoscopic anatomy and tests
      
      
3. Physiologic evaluation
   1. Pulmonary function tests
   2. Flow volume loops
      
      
4. Radiologic evaluation
   1. Plain radiographs
   2. Tomography
   3. CT scan
   4. Fluoroscopy
   5. MRI
   6. Barium swallow

Clinical Skills:

During the training program the resident:

1. Interprets plain radiographic analyses, CT scan, MRI, and pulmonary function studies involving the trachea and bronchi;

2. Performs endoscopy of the upper airway, trachea and major bronchi.

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