Management of Congenital Hernias in Adults: Foramen of Morgagni Hernia

Nicolas Contreras; Thomas K Varghese Jr; Brian Mitzman

doi:10.1016/j.thorsurg.2024.01.004

Management of Congenital Hernias in Adults: Foramen of Morgagni Hernia

Thorac Surg Clin. 2024 May;34(2):147-154. doi: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2024.01.004. Epub 2024 Feb 15.

Authors

Nicolas Contreras¹, Thomas K Varghese Jr¹, Brian Mitzman²

Affiliations

¹ Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Utah Health, 30 N Mario Capechi Drive, Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Huntsman Cancer Institute, 1950 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
² Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Utah Health, 30 N Mario Capechi Drive, Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Huntsman Cancer Institute, 1950 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, UT, USA. Electronic address: [email protected].

PMID: 38705662
DOI: 10.1016/j.thorsurg.2024.01.004

Abstract

Morgagni hernias may range from asymptomatic incidental findings to surgical emergencies. An abdominal approach is ideal in the majority of cases, although surgeons should understand alternatives for repair.

Keywords: Diaphragm; Morgagni hernia; Robotic; Surgery.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adult
Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital* / complications
Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital* / surgery
Herniorrhaphy / methods
Humans
Tomography, X-Ray Computed