Filatova Triangle

Filatov's triangle is an anatomical region located between the collarbone, sternum and costal arches, which is an important landmark for determining the location of the chest organs and chest cavity. This triangle was first described by Russian pediatrician Nikolai Fedorovich Filatov in the 19th century.

Filatov's triangle has the shape of a triangle, where the apex is on the upper border of the clavicle, and two sides pass through the sternum and costal arches. It is an important guide during breast surgery, as it allows the surgeon to accurately determine the location of organs and vessels that may be damaged during surgery.

In addition, the Filatov triangle is used in the diagnosis of various diseases of the lungs and heart, such as pneumonia, tuberculosis, heart failure and others. When performing a chest x-ray, the doctor can use this triangle to determine the location of pathological changes in the lungs and heart.

In general, the Filatov triangle is an important tool for performing surgical operations and diagnosing diseases of the chest organs.

The main goal of the development of science in the 20th century is the practical application of scientific data to improve human life. Back in the middle of the 19th century, a new branch of medicine was opened - pediatrics. For the healthcare needs of the Russian Empire, the outstanding pediatrician scientist N.F. Filatov proposed a triangle of knowledge, or as it is also called Filatov’s triangle. In this triangle, all three vertices symbolize pediatrics, pediatric surgery and children's public health. The more detailed these three aspects are worked out, the more favorable the prognosis for the health of future generations will be. In our information age, the “Filatov triangle” is often interpreted in the form of a scientific community of pediatricians, surgeons, pediatric oncologists, as well as specialists in the field of child psychiatry. In this case, it is necessary to remember this triangle ratio as the physiologically minimum age of the child at which the proposed treatment is possible.