Clinical Presentations and Surgical Features of Morgagni Hernia in Adults: A Retrospective Study

ABSTRACT Background and Aims Morgagni hernias are rare congenital diaphragmatic defects that can lead to bowel obstruction and incarceration if not repaired. While this disease typically manifests as respiratory distress, frequent respiratory infections, and infant growth failure, it can sometimes b...

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Main Authors: Parviz Mardani, Farzad Dalfardi, Saman Bahmani, Rahem Rahmati, Fatemeh Zarimeidani, Bizhan Ziaian, Armin Amirian, Masoud Vafabin, Reza Shahriarirad
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Published: Wiley 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70248
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author Parviz Mardani
Farzad Dalfardi
Saman Bahmani
Rahem Rahmati
Fatemeh Zarimeidani
Bizhan Ziaian
Armin Amirian
Masoud Vafabin
Reza Shahriarirad
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Farzad Dalfardi
Saman Bahmani
Rahem Rahmati
Fatemeh Zarimeidani
Bizhan Ziaian
Armin Amirian
Masoud Vafabin
Reza Shahriarirad
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description ABSTRACT Background and Aims Morgagni hernias are rare congenital diaphragmatic defects that can lead to bowel obstruction and incarceration if not repaired. While this disease typically manifests as respiratory distress, frequent respiratory infections, and infant growth failure, it can sometimes be accidentally discovered in adulthood through cross‐sectional imaging. We aimed to report our experience managing this entity during 20 years at our referral center. Methods A retrospective chart review was performed of adult patients diagnosed with Morgagni diaphragmatic hernia who underwent surgery at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in two main referral hospitals between 2002 and 2022. Patients' demographic and clinical data, including surgical features and hospitalization, course were extracted and subsequently analyzed. Results Seventeen patients, including three men and 14 women, with an age range of 26 to 92 years (average age 61.5 years), were diagnosed with Morgagni diaphragmatic hernia. Three patients had left‐sided hernias, and 14 had right‐sided hernias. The most common clinical manifestations were shortness of breath and abdominal pain. The most commonly herniated contents were the omentum and colon. All patients underwent laparotomy, and the hernia sac was removed in 11 patients. Conclusions Morgagni is a rare congenital diaphragmatic hernia usually diagnosed incidentally. Laparoscopic repair has high success rates and is a viable option for patients with this pathology.
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spelling doaj-art-3ee0693cf92144738070085b2f1158d82025-08-20T02:51:12ZengWileyHealth Science Reports2398-88352024-12-01712n/an/a10.1002/hsr2.70248Clinical Presentations and Surgical Features of Morgagni Hernia in Adults: A Retrospective StudyParviz Mardani0Farzad Dalfardi1Saman Bahmani2Rahem Rahmati3Fatemeh Zarimeidani4Bizhan Ziaian5Armin Amirian6Masoud Vafabin7Reza Shahriarirad8Thoracic and Vascular Surgery Research Center Shiraz University of Medical Science Shiraz IranThoracic and Vascular Surgery Research Center Shiraz University of Medical Science Shiraz IranThoracic and Vascular Surgery Research Center Shiraz University of Medical Science Shiraz IranStudents Research Committee Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences Shahrekord IranStudents Research Committee Shahrekord University of Medical Sciences Shahrekord IranThoracic and Vascular Surgery Research Center Shiraz University of Medical Science Shiraz IranThoracic and Vascular Surgery Research Center Shiraz University of Medical Science Shiraz IranThoracic and Vascular Surgery Research Center Shiraz University of Medical Science Shiraz IranThoracic and Vascular Surgery Research Center Shiraz University of Medical Science Shiraz IranABSTRACT Background and Aims Morgagni hernias are rare congenital diaphragmatic defects that can lead to bowel obstruction and incarceration if not repaired. While this disease typically manifests as respiratory distress, frequent respiratory infections, and infant growth failure, it can sometimes be accidentally discovered in adulthood through cross‐sectional imaging. We aimed to report our experience managing this entity during 20 years at our referral center. Methods A retrospective chart review was performed of adult patients diagnosed with Morgagni diaphragmatic hernia who underwent surgery at Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in two main referral hospitals between 2002 and 2022. Patients' demographic and clinical data, including surgical features and hospitalization, course were extracted and subsequently analyzed. Results Seventeen patients, including three men and 14 women, with an age range of 26 to 92 years (average age 61.5 years), were diagnosed with Morgagni diaphragmatic hernia. Three patients had left‐sided hernias, and 14 had right‐sided hernias. The most common clinical manifestations were shortness of breath and abdominal pain. The most commonly herniated contents were the omentum and colon. All patients underwent laparotomy, and the hernia sac was removed in 11 patients. Conclusions Morgagni is a rare congenital diaphragmatic hernia usually diagnosed incidentally. Laparoscopic repair has high success rates and is a viable option for patients with this pathology.https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70248adult herniacongenital diaphragmatic herniaMorgagni herniasurgical repair
spellingShingle Parviz Mardani
Farzad Dalfardi
Saman Bahmani
Rahem Rahmati
Fatemeh Zarimeidani
Bizhan Ziaian
Armin Amirian
Masoud Vafabin
Reza Shahriarirad
Clinical Presentations and Surgical Features of Morgagni Hernia in Adults: A Retrospective Study
Health Science Reports
adult hernia
congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Morgagni hernia
surgical repair
title Clinical Presentations and Surgical Features of Morgagni Hernia in Adults: A Retrospective Study
title_full Clinical Presentations and Surgical Features of Morgagni Hernia in Adults: A Retrospective Study
title_fullStr Clinical Presentations and Surgical Features of Morgagni Hernia in Adults: A Retrospective Study
title_full_unstemmed Clinical Presentations and Surgical Features of Morgagni Hernia in Adults: A Retrospective Study
title_short Clinical Presentations and Surgical Features of Morgagni Hernia in Adults: A Retrospective Study
title_sort clinical presentations and surgical features of morgagni hernia in adults a retrospective study
topic adult hernia
congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Morgagni hernia
surgical repair
url https://doi.org/10.1002/hsr2.70248
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