Transabdominal approach in the surgical management of Morgagni hernia

Yilmaz M., Isik B., Coban S., Sogutlu G., Ara C., Kirimlioglu V., ...More

SURGERY TODAY, vol.37, no.1, pp.9-13, 2007 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 37 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2007
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00595-006-3336-0
  • Journal Name: SURGERY TODAY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.9-13
  • Keywords: Morgagni hernia, diaphragmatic hernia, surgery, laparotomy, complication, CONGENITAL DIAPHRAGMATIC-HERNIA, LAPAROSCOPIC REPAIR, GASTRIC VOLVULUS, FORAMEN, DIAGNOSIS, SECONDARY
  • Inonu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose. Morgagni hernias are uncommon diaphragmatic hernias that are generally asymptomatic, and so far only limited data have been reported. The objective of this retrospective study was to evaluate the outcome of patients presenting with a complicated Morgagni hernia and who undergo a transabdominal repair.