A case of 'an upside down stomach'

Hernia. 2012 Aug;16(4):489-92. doi: 10.1007/s10029-010-0763-z. Epub 2010 Dec 14.

Abstract

Neonatal paraesophageal hernia with intrathoracic gastric volvulus is very rare in the newborn period. We report a case of a 2-day-old term neonate who presented with an antenatal diagnosis of paraesophageal hernia. We discuss the diagnosis and management with classical radiological features including an antenatal diagnosis of this extremely rare surgical cause of neonatal nonbilious emesis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Hernia, Hiatal / diagnostic imaging*
  • Hernia, Hiatal / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Radiography
  • Stomach Volvulus / diagnostic imaging*
  • Stomach Volvulus / surgery
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*

Supplementary concepts

  • Gastric Volvulus, Intrathoracic