Morgagni Hernia Presented With Acute Gastric Obstruction and Mediastinal Shift

Abstract

Morgagni hernias, rarely seen in adults, are usually asymptomatic, but they may cause some severe complications. A case of Morgagni hernia with acute gastrointestinal obstruction and respiratory distress due to sudden mediastinal shift was presented here.

Keywords

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Akut Gastrik Obstrüksiyon ve Mediastinal Şiftle Birlikte Morgagni Hernisi

Öz

Morgagni hernileri yetişkinlerde nadiren görülmekte olup, genellikle asemptomatiktir. Ancak bazı ciddi komplikasyonlara neden olabilirler. Gastrointestinal obstrüksiyon ve ani gelişen mediastinal şift nedeniyle solunum distresli bir Morgagni Hernisini burada sunuyoruz.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Morgagni hernisi, mediasten, diyafragma

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