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Appendicitis within Morgagni Hernia and simultaneous Paraesophageal Hernia

Anna Bettini1, Jesus G Ulloa2, Hobart Harris3

  • 1UCSF Department of Surgery, University of California, 513 Parnassus Avenus, S-321, San Francisco, CA, 94143-0001, USA. annabettini@gmail.com.

BMC Surgery
|February 4, 2015
PubMed
Abstract

Insights

Morgagni hernia, a rare congenital defect, can present with appendicitis in adults. This case highlights the need for surgical intervention, not watchful waiting, for symptomatic Morgagni defects.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Congenital Abnormalities

Background:

  • Morgagni hernia is a rare congenital diaphragmatic defect.
  • Symptomatic presentation in adults is uncommon.
  • Appendicitis can be a unique presentation of incarcerated bowel in a Morgagni defect.

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