Published in:
01-02-2004 | Case Report
Morgagni hernia: Repair with a mesh using laparoscopic surgery
Authors:
A. Albarracín Marín-Blazquez, M. F. Candel, P. A. Parra, M. Méndez, J. Ródenas, M. J. Rojas, F. Carrión, M. Madrigal
Published in:
Hernia
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Issue 1/2004
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Abstract
The aim of this study is to present two patients diagnosed with diaphragmatic Morgagni hernia and treated by repairing the hernia defect with a mesh by laparoscopic surgery. We describe the placement of a double-layer mesh anchored with helicoidal staples to repair the hernia defect using laparoscopic surgery. Laparoscopic surgery allows repair of these defects whilst avoiding the disadvantages of a major laparotomy or a thoracotomy. The existence of double-layer meshes that can be placed in contact with the abdominal viscera allows the defect to be closed safely and without tension.