Author/Authors :
Arer, İlker Murat Başkent Üniversitesi - Adana Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi - Genel Cerrahi ABD, Turkey , Yabanoğlu, Hakan Başkent Üniversitesi - Adana Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi - Genel Cerrahi ABD, Turkey , Aytaç, Hüseyin Özgür Başkent Üniversitesi - Adana Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi - Genel Cerrahi ABD, Turkey , Çalışkan, Kenan Başkent Üniversitesi - Adana Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi - Genel Cerrahi ABD, Turkey , Törer, Nurkan Başkent Üniversitesi - Adana Uygulama ve Araştırma Merkezi - Genel Cerrahi ABD, Turkey
Abstract :
Morgagni hernia is a congenital herniation of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity through a retrosternal diaphragmatic defect and make up about 1 % - 5 % of all types of congenital diaphragmatic hernias. Surgical repair of Morgagni hernias is usually indicated when patients are symptomatic and have a high risk of strangulation or incarceration of the contained viscera. 71-year-old male patient admitted to emergency department with a 2-day history of abdominal pain, vomiting and obstipation. Laparoscopic repair for Morgagni hernia was performed. Laparoscopic repair for Morgagni hernia with mesh repair is secure, satisfactory and easily performed.
