Findings
-This patient presents with an abnormal position of a nasogastric tube (NGT) overlying the left hemithorax.
-This patient demonstrates normally located chest tube and endotrachial tube (ETT).

Discussion
This patient suffered a rupture of the left hemidiaphragm secondary to a motor vehicle accident. The NGT is correctly placed in the stomach, but the stomach is now located in the left chest.


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