title: Laparoscopic repair of a Morgagni hernia.
abstract: The authors present a case of laparoscopic repair of a symptomatic Morgagni hernia in an adult patient. The indication for surgery was based on symptoms of dyspnea and sensation of thoracic tightness. A tension-free closure of the defect using a Marlex mesh was carried out. Recovery was quick and uneventful. One year after surgery, no complaints were noticed. Aetiology, diagnosis and treatment are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of General and Abdominal Surgery, H. Hartziekenhuis, Lier, Belgium.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Vanclooster
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Lefevre
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nijs
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: de Gheldere
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D013526:Surgical Mesh; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed