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Unusual Case- Laparoscopic reduction of acute intrathoracic herniation of colon, omentum and gastric volvulus Golash Vishwanath Abstract Intrathoracic gastric volvulus with herniation of colon and omentum in a paraesophageal hernia is a rare occurrence. It may present as an acute surgical emergency with life-threatening complications. The diagnosis is usually made by imaging studies and endoscopy. Definite treatment is surgery. We present the laparoscopic management of this case. Keywords Gastric volvulus, herniation of colon and omentum, laparoscopy

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