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CASE 13

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History: A 57-year-old man presents with 4 days of nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, and distention.

1. Which of the following should be included in the differential diagnosis for this abnormality (gastric distention)? (Choose all that apply.)

A. Gastric atony

B. Gastric outlet obstruction

C. Gastric pneumatosis

D. Gastroparesis

E. Gastric volvulus

2. Review the provided images. What is the single best diagnosis?

A. Diaphragmatic incarcerated hernia

B. Organoaxial gastric volvulus

C. Mesenteroaxial gastric volvulus

D. Para-esophageal hiatal incarcerated hernia

3. What is the treatment for the condition demonstrated in the provided images?

A. Endoscopy

B. Nasogastric tube

C. Surgery

D. Nothing, the condition is self-limiting and reversible

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