Laparoscopic repair of strangulated Morgagni hernia.
A 73 year old man presented with vomiting and pain due to a strangulated Morgagni hernia containing a gastric volvulus. Laparoscopic operation allowed reduction of the contents, excision of necrotic omentum and the sac, with mesh closure of the large defect. A brief review of the condition is presented along with discussion of the technique used.
Kelly
Michael D
MD
Department of Upper GI Surgery, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol, BS16 1LE, UK. Michael.Kelly@NBT.nhs.uk.