| Literature DB >> 33494223 |
Milica Mitrovic1, Aleksandra Jankovic1, Jelena Djokic Kovac1,2, Ognjan Skrobic3,4, Aleksandar Simic3,4, Predrag Sabljak3,4, Nenad Ivanovic3.
Abstract
Morgagni hernia (MH) is a result of abdominal organ protrusion through the congenital defect in the anterior retrosternal aspect of the diaphragm. The colon and omentum are the most commonly involved organs, followed by the small intestine, stomach and liver. Symptoms of MH may be absent, although the majority of patients will experience mild dyspnea or abdominal discomfort. We present a case of MH complicated with intrathoracic acute perforated appendicitis and intestinal obstruction.Entities:
Keywords: Morgagni hernia; emergency surgery; intestinal obstruction; perforated appendicitis
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Year: 2021 PMID: 33494223 PMCID: PMC7909783 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57020089
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Medicina (Kaunas) ISSN: 1010-660X Impact factor: 2.430