Laparoscopic repair of an incarcerated Morgagni Hernia in a COVID-19-positive patient: A video case report.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Morgagni Hernia (MH) is a type of congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). CDH is a diaphragmatic discontinuity that permits abdominal viscera to herniate into the chest during development. It does not only occur in early childhood but also has been reported in adults. The most prevalent clinical sign of MH is respiratory disorder of all ages.

Case presentation

An elderly woman with a known history of diabetes, ischemic heart disease, hypertension, and constipation presented to us with increased abdominal pain. Besides, her PCR test results were positive for COVID-19. She underwent diagnostic laparoscopy surgery. The incision was closed with an intracorporeal suture, and then dual mesh was fixed to diaphragmatic wall. The postoperative progress was satisfactory tw

SUBMITTER: Pazouki A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8941208 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature