title: Morgagni hernia: A rare case report and review of literature.
abstract: Morgagni hernias (MHs) are rare and constitute about 2% of all diaphragmatic hernias. Although uncommon, it has potential for considerable morbidity if the diagnosis is missed. An elderly woman with known history of chronic asthma and constipation presented to us with vague right-sided chest pain. General physical examination was unremarkable and coincidentally diagnosed to have diabetes mellitus. Chest roentgenogram posteroanterior view revealed a right paracardiac opacity and right lateral view showed the opacity in the peridiaphragmatic area of anterior mediastinum. Computed tomographic scan of the chest and abdomen revealed a right-sided MH containing omental fat. Standard right posterolateral thoracotomy was done, and there was a rent at the medial end of the xiphoid process with hernia sac containing the omentum, which was compressing adjacent lungs and heart. The sac was opened; redundant omentum was resected, and rent closed with intercostal muscle with prolene. MH being rare must be addressed with appropriate investigation to prevent unnecessary morbidity and mortality.
authors: Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, S.C.B. Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha, India.
authors: Manoj Kumar
authors: MK
authors: Pattnaik
authors: Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, S.C.B. Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha, India.
authors: Sarada Prasanna
authors: SP
authors: Sahoo
authors: Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, S.C.B. Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha, India.
authors: Sameer Kumar
authors: SK
authors: Panigrahy
authors: Department of Anaesthesia, S.C.B. Medical College, Cuttack, Odisha, India.
authors: Kalyani Bala
authors: KB
authors: Nayak
keywords: Morgagni hernia; omentum; transthoracic approach