Laparoscopic repair of Morgagni diaphragmatic hernia: a new case.
A large diaphragmatic Morgagni-type hernia that was incidentally discovered in an 8-month-old girl is described. The diaphragmatic defect was closed through laparoscopy. The latter approach is felt to be superior over conventional surgery and is therefore recommended in similar cases.
De Vogelaere
Kristel
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Department of Paediatric Surgery, Academic Hospital VUB, Brussels, Belgium. Kristel.Devogelaere@az.vub.ac.be
D005260:Female; D006548:Hernia, Diaphragmatic / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010535:Laparoscopy / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography; D016896:Treatment Outcome