Unusual case of Morgagni hernia associated with malrotation

Morgagni herniae are rare congenital diaphragmatic hernia, which normally present late in adult life with minimal symptoms. They are always associated with a peritoneal hernial sac, and often contain transverse colon or stomach. We present an unusual case of a Morgagni hernia containing caecum in an...

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Published in:ANZ journal of surgery 2003-09, Vol.73 (9), p.772-773
Main Authors: . Court, Fiona G, Wemyss‐Holden, Simon A., Fitridge, Robert, Maddern, Guy J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Cecum - abnormalities
diaphragmatic hernia
Female
Hernia, Diaphragmatic - diagnostic imaging
Hernia, Diaphragmatic - etiology
Hernia, Diaphragmatic - surgery
Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital
Humans
malrotation
Radiography
Rotation
woman
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Summary:Morgagni herniae are rare congenital diaphragmatic hernia, which normally present late in adult life with minimal symptoms. They are always associated with a peritoneal hernial sac, and often contain transverse colon or stomach. We present an unusual case of a Morgagni hernia containing caecum in an 81‐year‐old woman, post ruptured aortic aneurysm repair.
ISSN:1445-1433
1445-2197
DOI:10.1046/j.1445-2197.2003.02745.x