Laparoscopic repair of a hernia of Morgagni using a suture technique

Ackroyd, R.; Watson, D.I.

Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 45(6): 400-402

2000


ISSN/ISBN: 0035-8835
PMID: 11153433
Document Number: 514396
Morgagni's hernia is a rare cause of a diaphragmatic hernia. The defect tends to be small and asymptomatic. When symptomatic, a trans-thoracic or trans-abdominal repair has been carried out. We report asymptomatic case, presenting in an elderly patient, repaired successfully using a laparoscopic approach and discuss various aspects of technique.

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