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[Morgagni-Larrey hernia: 2 clinical cases].

F Vietri1, G Illuminati, R Guglielmi

  • 1IV Clinica Chirurgica Generale e Terapia Chirurgica, Università degli Studi La Sapienza, Roma.

Il Giornale Di Chirurgia
|August 1, 1991
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This study presents two Morgagni hernia cases in a man and a boy. Surgical repair successfully closed the diaphragmatic defects in both patients.

Area of Science:

  • Diaphragmatic Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgery

Background:

  • Morgagni hernia, a rare congenital diaphragmatic defect, can present with varied symptoms.
  • Diagnosis can be challenging, especially in pediatric cases with subtle clinical presentations.

Observation:

  • Two cases of Morgagni hernia are detailed: a 42-year-old male and a 16-year-old male.
  • The adult patient had a pre-operative diagnosis 20 years prior to surgical intervention.
  • The pediatric patient's diagnosis was delayed due to young age and mild symptoms, only confirmed intraoperatively.

Findings:

  • Surgical repair of the diaphragmatic gap was achieved in both cases.
  • The adult patient underwent thoracotomy, while the pediatric patient had a laparotomy.

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  • Successful surgical outcomes were reported for both Morgagni hernia repairs.

    • Implications:

    • This report highlights the importance of considering Morgagni hernia in adult and pediatric populations.
    • It underscores diagnostic challenges and the necessity of surgical intervention for diaphragmatic defects.
    • The study emphasizes the efficacy of surgical repair for Morgagni hernias through different approaches.