Morgagni Hernia: Rare Presentations in Elderly Patients

Abstract

Morgagni hernia, which is both infrequent and generally asymptomatic, is often diagnosed when complications occur. Herein we present two elderly patients with Morgagni hernia, which were complicated with bowel perforation and upper gastro-intestinal bleeding. The recognition and management of these cases are discussed.

Key Words:

• Morgagni hernia
• diaphragmatic hernia
• colonic perforation
• gastric volvulus

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H. Guven

H. Guven, M.D. Department of Emergency and Trauma Ondokuz Mayis University, School of Medicine 55139 Kurupelit/Samsun, Turkey Tel.: [phone]–2994 (office) Fax: [phone] E-mail: [email protected]