Abstract
Morgagni's hernia is a rare cause of a diaphragmatic hernia. The defect tends to be small and asymptomatic. When symptomatic, a trans-thoracic or trans-abdominal repair has been carried out. We report asymptomatic case, presenting in an elderly patient, repaired successfully using a laparoscopic approach and discuss various aspects of technique.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 400-402 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 6 |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2000 |
Externally published | Yes |