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Plane X-ray chest showing the presence of abnormal gas shadow in the right paravertebral region in the lower chest
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Plain X-ray of the chest showed the presence of an abnormal gas shadow in the right paravertebral region in the lower chest [Figure 1].
The contrast study showing dilated esophagus with stomach in state of volvulus
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Barium contrast study revealed the dilatation of the esophagus with stomach in the right side of thorax in a state of volvulus with some contrast passing distally [Figure 2].
Intraoperative picture showing the herniation of stomach through an enlarged esophageal hiatus
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On exploration, the stomach was not found in the abdominal cavity and the gastroesophageal junction was at its normal site (Figure 3).