Abstract
Morgagni hernia is also called retrosternal hernias as it occurs through a defect between the septum transversum and the costal margin of the diaphragm, most frequently occurring on the right. Congenital Morgagni hernia (CMH) is very rare, comprising 3% to 5% of all types of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. Commonly, it is diagnosed during childhood but can remain asymptomatic till adulthood. The clinical features, diagnosis and management are discussed.
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Al-Salem, A.H. (2020). Congenital Morgagni Hernia. In: Atlas of Pediatric Surgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-29211-9_38
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