Congenital Hernia of Morgagni in Children

Use of the transabdominal approach to repair Morgagni hernia in a 28‐year‐old symptomatic female: A case report

“…In childhood, it is usually asymptomatic but can present with repeated chest infections or with gastrointestinal symptoms which can be easily missed. Although colonic perforation and intestinal obstruction have been reported, this is a rare occurrence 6 . Herein, the patient presented with chest discomfort and other respiratory symptoms.…”

“…Although colonic perforation and intestinal obstruction have been reported, this is a rare occurrence. 6 Herein, the patient presented with chest discomfort and other respiratory symptoms. No significant abdominal symptoms were present.…”

“…It is usually asymptomatic in childhood and discovered accidentally. 6 Giovanni Morgagni was the first one who described these DHs in 1769. 3 , 7 Although the defect is present since birth, an MH may remain asymptomatic until adulthood or present with relatively mild and nonspecific symptoms and can often be discovered incidentally on a routine X‐ray.…”

“…The Morgagni hernia, on the other hand, is rare in children and only represents 1%–6% of all types of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. It is usually asymptomatic in childhood and discovered accidentally 6 . Giovanni Morgagni was the first one who described these DHs in 1769 3,7 .…”