Laparoscopic repair of diaphragmatic Morgagni hernia

Laparoscopic repair of diaphragmatic Morgagni hernia

A novel case of laparoscopic repair of a diaphragmatic hernia through the foramen of Morgagni in a 5-year-old boy is reported. The patient had a prompt and complete recovery, with no evidence of recurrence noted at 1 year after surgery. Laparoscopic repair is considered to be a suitable and safe pro...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of laparoendoscopic & advanced surgical techniques. Part A 2002-12, Vol.12 (6), p.457-460
Hauptverfasser: de Vogelaere, K, de Backer, A, Delvaux, G
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Child, Preschool
Hernia, Diaphragmatic - diagnostic imaging
Hernia, Diaphragmatic - surgery
Humans
Laparoscopy
Male
Radiography
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Zusammenfassung:A novel case of laparoscopic repair of a diaphragmatic hernia through the foramen of Morgagni in a 5-year-old boy is reported. The patient had a prompt and complete recovery, with no evidence of recurrence noted at 1 year after surgery. Laparoscopic repair is considered to be a suitable and safe procedure for the treatment of Morgagni hernia.
ISSN:1092-6429
1557-9034
DOI:10.1089/109264202762252767