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[Morgagni hernia in infancy: report of 7 cases]
1Service de Chirurgie Pédiatrique de Monastir 5000, Tunisie. lassaad.sahnoun@rns.tn <lassaad.sahnoun@rns.tn>
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Morgagni hernias (MH) are rare congenital diaphragmatic hernias in children. Early diagnosis and surgical correction, including laparoscopic approaches, are crucial for optimal outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Congenital Abnormalities
- Gastrointestinal Surgery
Context:
- Morgagni hernia (MH) is a rare congenital diaphragmatic hernia, accounting for approximately 4% of such defects in children.
- These hernias can lead to recurrent respiratory infections and other complications if not addressed.
Purpose:
- To review the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and surgical management of Morgagni hernias in a pediatric cohort.
- To emphasize the importance of early detection and effective surgical intervention for pediatric MH.
Summary:
- Retrospective review of 7 infants diagnosed with Morgagni hernias.
- Patients presented between 7 months and 11 years, with a majority experiencing recurrent chest infections.
- Diagnosis utilized chest radiography and barium enema; all underwent surgical repair via abdominal approaches (open or laparoscopic).
Impact:
- Highlights the significance of clinical awareness and prompt diagnosis in managing pediatric Morgagni hernias.
- Underscores the effectiveness and relative ease of surgical correction, including laparoscopic techniques, for both symptomatic and asymptomatic cases.
- Suggests that surgical intervention is warranted even in asymptomatic children to prevent potential complications.
Background:
Morgagni or retrosternal hernia is a rare entity. It's representing almost 4% of all types of congenital diaphragmatic hernias in children.
Population And Methods:
The data concerning 7 infants with Morgagni hernias (MH) have been retrospectively reviewed by the authors.
Results:
Their ages at presentation ranged from 7 months to 11 years. There were 4 males and 3 females. The majority of patients had repeated chest infections. The diagnosis was made on chest radiograph and barium enema. All patients were operated through the abdomen (5 upper midline, 2 laparoscopic approach). The hernia sacs were excised and the defects repaired in all patients.
Discussion:
Clinical awareness, early diagnosis and surgical treatment especially with laparoscopic correction, are important factors.
Conclusion:
Surgical correction is needed for asymptomatic MH in children to obviate the risk of complications and because the treatment is easy.
