Morgagnian hernia in adults and its laparoscopic management- A Case report

Morgagnian hernia in adults and its laparoscopic management- A Case report

Authors

  • Dr. Arjun Rao Y S
  • Dr. Lakshman Agarwal
  • Dr. Sumita A Jain
  • Dr Prasant Maskara

Keywords:

Adult congenital diaphragmatic hernias, Laparoscopic management, Morgagni

Abstract

Congenital diaphragmatic hernias are a rare form of diaphragmatic hernias during adult life. Incidence of CDH is 1/5,000 in every live birth. 98% of congenital diaphragmatic hernias are Bochdalek (poster lateral), and 2% are Morgagni (retrosternal or parasternal) hernias.
We have reported a case of 56 yr old female with small intestinal obstruction. Diagnosed to be morgagnian hernia by CT scan. Patient was successfully treated with laparoscopic mesh hernioplasty. We have discussed the diagnosis and laparoscopic management of morgagnian hernia.

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Published

2014-02-28

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2014)

Section

Case Report