Morgani hernia: presentation in childhood

ABSTRACT

Three cases of congenital hernia of Morgagni in children are reviewed. All were in boys aged 5, 9, and 13 months whose dominant symptoms were recurrent episodes of chest infection beginning since early infancy. The diagnosis was established by chest X-ray and barium studies. A transabdominal approach was employed for repair with good result. A brief outline of the management is presented