Large anterior diaphragmatic hernia
Diagnosis almost certain
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Large anterior diaphragmatic hernias are divided into:
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MorgagniMorgagni hernia: rare (2% of all diaphragmatic hernias) congenital herniation of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity through a retrosternal foramina of Morgagni which lie within muscular part of the diaphragm. Morgagni hernias tend to be small, seen mainly in right hemithorax and generally diagnosed in children, however in 5% of cases are found in adults. - Other anterior hernias: herniation of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity through defect in tendinous part of diaphragm
In case presented it is uncertain if bilateral herniation of large and small bowel to thoracic cavity is through Morganini foramina or through large defect in tendinous part of diaphragm.
-<li> Morgagni hernia: rare (2% of all diaphragmatic hernias) congenital herniation of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity through a retrosternal foramina of Morgagni which lie within muscular part of the diaphragm. Morgagni hernias tend to be small, seen mainly in right hemithorax and generally diagnosed in children, however in 5% of cases are found in adults.</li>- +<li>Morgagni hernia: rare (2% of all diaphragmatic hernias) congenital herniation of abdominal contents into the thoracic cavity through a retrosternal foramina of Morgagni which lie within muscular part of the diaphragm. Morgagni hernias tend to be small, seen mainly in right hemithorax and generally diagnosed in children, however in 5% of cases are found in adults.</li>
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