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Fig. 2B. Types of gastric rotation. Drawing illustrates organoaxial rotation
and shows type 3 hiatal hernia with anterior organoaxial rotation. Mobile
greater curvature moves anteriorly and superiorly so that in 180°
organoaxial rotation, mirror image of stomach is created with convex greater
curvature located above and to right of concave lesser curvature.