Morgagni hernias: An uncommon cause of chest masses in adults

Winifred D. Bragg; Harvey Bumpers; William Flynn; Hwei Kang Hsu; Eddie L. Hoover

Morgagni hernias: An uncommon cause of chest masses in adults

Winifred D. Bragg
, Harvey Bumpers
, William Flynn
, Hwei Kang Hsu
, Eddie L. Hoover

Surgery

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
SUNY Buffalo

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Abstract

Morgagni hernia is a congenital diaphragmatic hernia that occurs secondary to potential anterior medial defects in the diaphragm. Although the hernia usually is diagnosed incidentally, appearing as a mass on chest radiograph, symptoms of bowel obstruction may occur. Surgical repair is required in all cases and may be performed with either the abdominal or transthoracic approach.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2021-2024
Number of pages	4
Journal	American Family Physician
Volume	54
Issue number	6
State	Published - Dec 1 1996

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Morgagni hernias: An uncommon cause of chest masses in adults

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