Symptomatic congenital Morgagni hernia presenting as a chest pain: a case report
Abstract Background Morgagni hernia is a rare form of congenital diaphragmatic hernia with a prevalence of 2–3%. It occurs due to a defect on the anterior part of the diaphragm, which allows abdominal organs to penetrate into the thoracic cavity. This condition can be detected during fetal life by r...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-019-2336-9 |