Document Type
Article
Department
Surgery; Cardiothoracic Surgery
Abstract
Hernia of Morgagni is congenital defects in the diaphragm. They are mostly asymptomatic and present with vague symptoms when they do so. A high index of suspicion is required for timely diagnose of this condition. Here we present the case of a 65-year-old male patient presented to our institute with constipation for the past six months. Chest radiology raised the suspicion of a hernia which was further confirmed by contrast studies. Laparotomy was done and the hernia sac identified, colon and greater omentum reduced and defect repaired. He was discharged in stable condition and was doing well on follow-up.
Publication (Name of Journal)
Cureus
Recommended Citation
Khan, H.,
Samad, A.,
Khan, O.,
Chagan, F.,
Khan, J.,
Fatimi, S.
(2017). Hernia of morgagni presenting as constipation in a 65-year-old male. Cureus, 9(5), e1278.
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https://ecommons.aku.edu/pakistan_fhs_mc_surg_surg/672