LEFT SIDED MORGAGANI HERNIA WITH VOLVULUS OF STOMACH

Morgagni Hernia with Volvulus of Stomach

Authors

  • Capt Ghulam Abbas Resident in Radiology, CMH Quetta Cantt
  • Farhan Ahmed Majeed Combined Military Hsopital Quetta
  • Muhammad Nafees Combined Military Hsopital Quetta

Abstract

Morgagni hernia is a congenital herniation of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity through a retrosternal diaphragmatic defect. It was first described by Morgagni in 17901. The reported incidence of congenital diaphragmatic hernias is estimated to be 1 in between 2000 to 5000 births. They are usually asymptomatic and often found incidentally on chest radiography. Although it is generally diagnosed incidentally by chest X-Rays, it rarely become complicated and may lead to severe disturbances. Symptoms of these hernias are attributable to the herniated viscera2. Intestinal obstruction is caused by a strangulated Morgagni hernia in an adult patient. Most Morgagni hernias are found and repaired in children, but 5% are found in adults. By presenting this case we aim to discuss an unusual left sided Morgagni hernia with gastric volvulus.

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Published

30-06-2010

How to Cite

Abbas, C. G., Majeed, F. A., & Nafees, M. (2010). LEFT SIDED MORGAGANI HERNIA WITH VOLVULUS OF STOMACH: Morgagni Hernia with Volvulus of Stomach. Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 60(2), 312–3. Retrieved from https://pafmj.org/PAFMJ/article/view/1819

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