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A rare cause of intestinal obstruction in the adult: Morgagni's hernia

Suat Eren1, Hatice Gümüş, Adnan Okur

  • 1Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine, Atatürk University, 25240, Erzurum, Turkey. erensuat@hotmail.com

Hernia : the Journal of Hernias and Abdominal Wall Surgery
|June 24, 2003
PubMed

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Morgagni hernia, a rare congenital condition, can present in adults with intestinal obstruction. This case highlights imaging findings in an adult with acute abdomen due to Morgagni hernia.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Imaging
  • Gastroenterology
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Morgagni hernia is a rare congenital diaphragmatic defect, typically diagnosed in infancy or childhood.
  • Presentation in adulthood is uncommon, and complications like intestinal obstruction are even rarer.

Observation:

  • An adult patient presented with symptoms of acute abdomen.
  • The patient was diagnosed with Morgagni hernia, a rare cause of intrathoracic intestinal herniation.

Findings:

  • Plain radiography and computed tomography (CT) were utilized to identify the herniation.
  • Imaging findings confirmed Morgagni hernia as the cause of intestinal obstruction and acute abdomen.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering Morgagni hernia in adult patients with acute abdomen.
  • Radiographic and CT findings are crucial for diagnosing this rare condition and guiding management.
  • Early diagnosis and intervention can prevent severe complications associated with intrathoracic intestinal herniation.

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