Congenital Morgagni’s hernia in infants and children: a national review

Conclusion: CMH is rare and the presentation is nonspecific and variable but the majority present with repeated attacks of chest infection. Physicians caring for these patients should be aware of this, and infants and children with repeated attacks of chest infection should be investigated. It is also important to evaluate these patients for possible associated anomalies, including an echocardiogram. Once the diagnosis of CMH is confirmed, they should be repaired surgically regardless of whether symptomatic or asymptomatic. The laparoscopic-assisted approach is a simple, safe, and sound technique, and leaving the hernia sac intact has no adverse effects.
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research