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Alateral radiograph of the cranial abdomen

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showedthe stomach extending caudally from the diaphragm to the level of the 13th or14th intercostal space in several

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cases.The sonographic appearance is of a markedly enlarged gastric echo extendingover six or more intercostal spaces onthe left side of theabdomen. A marked increase in the thickness of the wall of the stomach may alsobe imaged. (Edwards)

==Treatment==

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