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totally intrathoracic stomach
defect in the central tendon of the diaphragm in combination with a slight volvulus in the transverse axis of the stomach behind the heart
- cardia may be intrathoracic (usually) or subdiaphragmatic
- greater curvature may be on right or left side
see: hiatal hernia
Yong H. Hahn, MD - 2 February 1995
Last updated: 1 September 2006
Medical College of Wisconsin