Background Morgagni hernias are a very rare form of diaphragmatic hernias. No robust
studies have been performed to show the true natural history of this disease process. This …

Background Diaphragmatic hernia (DH) presenting acutely can be a potentially life-
threatening condition. Its management continues to be debatable. Methods A bibliographic …

Background Diaphragmatic hernias may be congenital or acquired (traumatic). Some
patients present in adulthood with a congenital hernia undetected during childhood or due …

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by a
defect in diaphragm development with subsequent herniation of abdominal contents into the …

Bochdalek hernia (BH) is an uncommon form of diaphragmatic hernia. The rarity of this
hernia and its nonspecific presentation leads to delay in the diagnosis, with the potential risk …

Abstract Purpose Morgagni− Larrey congenital diaphragmatic hernia (MLH) is rare in adult
patients and surgery is performed infrequently. The evidence regarding the most beneficial …

Background Diaphragmatic hernia (DH), congenital or traumatic, is uncommon but
sometimes can lead to a serious surgical emergency. There are no clinical guidelines or …

The incidence of Bochdalek and Morgagni hernias among adults is very rare. The purpose
of this study was to determine retrospectively the prevalence and characteristics of adult …

A Morgagni's hernia is a congenital defect found in the anterior aspect of the diaphragm
between the costal and the sternal portions of this muscle. This defect is also referred to as …

Introduction Morgagni hernias rarely present in adult life and, thus, little data exist on the
optimal method of surgical repair. The laparoscopic approach has grown in popularity since …