title: [Hernias of Morgagni. Presentation of 2 cases which presented with gastric volvulus].
abstract: Morgagni's hernia is an uncommon type of diaphragmatic hernia. We present two cases presenting as gastric volvulus; the patients underwent elective surgery after resolution of the acute event. The clinical manifestations and diagnostic procedures to reach the diagnosis before surgery are explained, as well as the advantages of the abdominal over the thoracic approach.
authors.affiliation: Servicio de Cirugía General y Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Ntra. Sra. de Aránzazu, San Sebastián.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Estéfano Rodríguez
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tubía Landaberea
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Esteban Aldezabal
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Carbajal Cerviño
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Berdejo de Lambarri
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013277:Stomach Volvulus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Hernias de Morgagni. Presentación de dos casos que debutaron con volvulación gástrica.