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Morgagni HerniaBrian BelyeaRadiology Elective Block 8February 27, 2004
6 week old male
s/p bilateral inguinal hernia repair 2/6
Discharged from hospital 2/7
Presented to clinic 2/9 with wound infection and Temp 38.5
Fever workup began in clinic
Blood Cx, Urine Cx, LP performed
PA and Lateral CXR were performed
Follow CT scan performed 2/10
All cultures negative x 48 hrs
Patient d/cd 2/11 on 5 day course Keflex
Pt to follow up with pediatric surgeon for evaluation of Morgagni Hernia
Morgagni HerniaRare congenital disorder (3-4% of CDH)
Usually asymptomatic, may cause respiratory or gastrointestinal symptoms
30% diagnosed incidentally
Most common symptoms are dyspnea and chest pain
Complication is strangulation of gastrointestinal organs
Diagnosis made radiographically CT is best imaging method
Treatment is elective surgery in order to prevent possible complications of strangulation
Primary repair is done via abdominal or thoracic approach
Kurkcuoglu, IC, et al. Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Morgagni Hernia: Report of Three Cases. Surgery Today, 2003. 33:525-528.