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Contrast esophagogram showing holding up (arrow) of contrast at the level of the diaphragm with evidence of CDH with lower esophageal obstruction.
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A contrast esophagogram was done which showed holdup of dye at the level of the diaphragm (Figure 1).
Operative photograph showing a blind ending of the lower esophagus with a sealed perforation (arrow).
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The operative findings include left posterolateral CDH, complete disruption of the esophagogastric junction with a blind-ending esophagus, and a sealed esophageal perforation at the esophagogastric junction (Figure 2).
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