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
findings:
- cardia may be intrathoracic (usually) or subdiaphragmatic
- greater curvature may be on right or left side
see: hiatal hernia
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2002-04-18