American Journal of Roentgenology, Vol 126, Issue 6, 1169-1174
Copyright © 1976 by American Roentgen Ray Society
Plain film findings of gastric volvulus herniating into the chest
L Menuck
When confronted with a chest radiograph demonstrating two large air-fluid levels, one in the retrocardiac mediastinum and the other beneath the left hemidiaphragm, the possibility of gastric volvulus herniating into the thorax should be strongly considered. These patients should have an immediate contrast study for further evaluation.