Laparoscopic repair of a morgagni hernia in a child: a case report

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2003 Apr;13(2):115-7. doi: 10.1097/00129689-200304000-00011.

Abstract

Morgagni hernias are anomalies of the sternal insertions of the diaphragmatic bundles and represent 1% to 4% of all surgically treated diaphragmatic hernias. We present a case of a laparoscopic repair of Morgagni hernia incidentally found in a 4-year-old boy. Primary laparoscopic closure of the defect with interrupted silk sutures was performed. The patient had uneventful recovery and is asymptomatic at 2 months of follow-up. We propose that the laparoscopic approach is feasible and effective treatment of this kind of hernia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Diaphragm / surgery
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / diagnosis
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods*
  • Male
  • Sutures
  • Treatment Outcome