To repair a gastric volvulus caused by a paraesophageal hernia, the stomach is first reduced into the abdomen and derotated if necessary.
From: Coleman C, Musgrove K, Bardes J, et al. Incarcerated paraesophageal hernia and gastric volvulus: Management options for the acute care surgeon, an Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma master class video presentation. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2020; 88:e146. DOI:
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