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Figure it out fridays 

#48

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61 year old, healthy male, that was referred to surgical consultation complaining of epigastric discomfort and postprandial fullness that alleviated with flexure of the torso, for the past 5 years. He presented no alterations in the physical exam. He had no previous surgeries or known medical conditions.

Diagnostic workup was performed with upper endoscopy, thoraco-abdomino-pelvic CT scan and barium upper gastrointestinal (UGI) radiogram.

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What is the diagnosis?

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A. Epiphrenic diverticulum

B. Hiatal hernia 

C. Chronic gastric volvulus

D. Midgut Volvulus

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