Morgagni Hernia Presenting as Constipation in the Postsurgical Patient: A Case Report
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
International Journal of Abdominal Wall and Hernia Surgery
Abstract
In this case report, we discuss an 83-year-old woman who presented to the emergency department with complaints of constipation and progressive abdominal pain 2 days after a right total knee arthroplasty. Chest X-ray indicated a possible hiatal hernia, but computed tomography revealed a Morgagni hernia with a portion of the transverse colon and omentum in the thoracic cavity, resulting in a large bowel obstruction. The more common presenting symptoms associated with Morgagni hernia, dyspnea, and chest pain were not present. Surgical management was pursued with a transabdominal approach, the bowel was successfully reduced and the defect was closed using sutures. This case provides an interesting insight into the many potential presentations and clinical signs of the rare Morgagni hernia.
DOI
10.4103/ijawhs.ijawhs_51_22
Publication Date
1-1-2023
Keywords
Case report, constipation, large bowel obstruction, Morgagni hernia, transverse colon
ISSN
2589-8736
Recommended Citation
Cartwright T, Charoenmins P, Nelson C, Faustino J, Akhtar SJ. Morgagni Hernia Presenting as Constipation in the Postsurgical Patient: A Case Report. International Journal of Abdominal Wall and Hernia Surgery. 2023; 6(1). doi: 10.4103/ijawhs.ijawhs_51_22.
