Congenital Morgagni Hernia
Authors
Biondi, Vanessa R.
Kelliher, Kevin R.
Terfera, David R.
Issue Date
2015-03-27
Type
Presentation
Language
en_US
Keywords
Naturopathic medicine , Congenital diaphragmatic hernia
Alternative Title
Abstract
A rare congenital diaphragmatic hernia was discovered upon routine dissection of a female cadaver. Given the hernia's location in the chest cavity, it was identified as a Morgagni hernia. As the least common type of diaphragmatic hernia, the exact mechanism of development is unknown. However, this hernia has previously been associated with both longstanding, congenital conditions and acute, health conditions requiring intervention.