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case_images: An Abdominal X-Ray showing Gastric Air-Fluid Levels. A: Erect abdomen x-ray. B: Supine abdomen x-ray. X-rays demonstrate a left congenital diaphragmatic hernia with protrusion of the stomach into the left hemithorax. Findings suggestive of bochdalek hernia.
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case_images: Acuson NX3, Germany) was done revealing gastric volvulus and reduced gastric peristalsis. An abdominal x-ray showed gastric air-fluid levels (Figure 1).
case_images: Image Showing Left Sided Diaphragmatic Defect
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case_images: There was a left diaphragmatic defect of about 3 x 4 centimeters (Figure 2).
case_images: Post-operative Supine Antero-Posterior Chest X-Ray. Chest x-ray, no longer shows protruding stomach in the left hemithorax. Consolidation of the anterior segment of the right upper lobe noted in keeping with pneumonia. Atelectatic bands seen in the left mid zone.
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case_images: Control chest x-ray was done after 24-hours (Figure 3). Control full blood picture revealed leucocyte count of 9.71x109/L, hemoglobin of 16.9 g/dl and a platelet count of 200x109/L.