Morgagni's hernia

J Coll Physicians Surg Pak. 2008 Apr;18(4):242-3.

Abstract

Morgagni's hernia is an uncommon type of diaphragmatic hernia. These patients usually present in childhood but sometimes later in life. We report a case of 75 years old female who presented with epigastric discomfort and vomiting. She was diagnosed as a case of calculous cholecystitis and was treated with antibiotics but was not relieved. Further investigations revealed Morgagni's hernia. She was successfully managed by open surgical technique.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Barium Sulfate
  • Cholecystitis / diagnosis*
  • Cholecystitis / etiology
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Gallstones / complications
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / diagnosis*
  • Hernia, Diaphragmatic / surgery
  • Humans

Substances

  • Barium Sulfate