Nguyen HN. Laparoscopic repair of a rare Morgagni hernia: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2026; 14(22): 120306 [DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.120306]
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Huan Ngoc Nguyen, MD, Department of Digestive Surgery, Cho Ray Hospital, 201B Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, Cho Lon, Ho Chi Minh 70000, Viet Nam. ngochuan@1710@yahoo.com
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World J Clin Cases. Aug 6, 2026; 14(22): 120306 Published online Aug 6, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.120306
Laparoscopic repair of a rare Morgagni hernia: A case report
Huan Ngoc Nguyen
Huan Ngoc Nguyen, Department of Digestive Surgery, Cho Ray Hospital, Cho Lon, Ho Chi Minh 70000, Viet Nam
Author contributions: Nguyen Ngoc H wrote the original draft, conceptualized, wrote, reviewed, edited and approved the final version of the manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Huan Ngoc Nguyen, MD, Department of Digestive Surgery, Cho Ray Hospital, 201B Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, Cho Lon, Ho Chi Minh 70000, Viet Nam. ngochuan@1710@yahoo.com
Received: February 24, 2026 Revised: June 15, 2026 Accepted: July 13, 2026 Published online: August 6, 2026 Processing time: 160 Days and 24 Hours
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Morgagni hernia is an uncommon variant of congenital diaphragmatic hernia that results from developmental anomalies of the diaphragm. Typically diagnosed in pediatric populations, its occurrence in adults is rare.
CASE SUMMARY
We reported the case of a 71-year-old female who presented with a 1-month history of epigastric discomfort, abdominal bloating, and intermittent cramp-like abdominal pain. Computed tomography (CT) confirmed the presence of a Morgagni-type diaphragmatic hernia, with herniation of the intestinal loops and greater omentum into the thoracic cavity. The patient underwent successful laparoscopic abdominal surgery that, involved reduction of the herniated contents and primary repair of the diaphragmatic defect. Postoperative recovery was uneventful. The patient was discharged on the third day without complications.
CONCLUSION
CT is an effective modality to diagnose Morgagni hernia. Timely surgical management is essential to prevent serious complications such as bowel ischemia or necrosis.
Core Tip: Morgagni hernia is an uncommon variant of congenital diaphragmatic hernia. It occurs due to developmental anomalies of the diaphragm, and its discovery in adults is rare. Morgagni hernia was effectively diagnosed in this patient using computed tomography. Timely surgical management is necessary to prevent serious complications such as bowel ischemia or necrosis.
