[Hernias of Morgagni. Presentation of 2 cases which presented with gastric volvulus].
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.
Estéfano Rodríguez
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Servicio de Cirugía General y Aparato Digestivo, Hospital Ntra. Sra. de Aránzazu, San Sebastián.
Tubía Landaberea
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J
Esteban Aldezabal
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Carbajal Cerviño
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Berdejo de Lambarri
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L
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
Hernias de Morgagni. Presentación de dos casos que debutaron con volvulación gástrica.