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ArticlePediatric surgery international2017

Pediatric Morgagni diaphragmatic hernia: a descriptive study.

Jamie Golden, Wesley E Barry, Gene Jang, Nam Nguyen, David Bliss

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Jamie GoldenChildren's Hospital Los Angeles, Division of Pediatric Surgery, 4650 Sunset Blvd, Mailstop 100, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA.
Wesley E BarryChildren's Hospital Los Angeles, Division of Pediatric Surgery, 4650 Sunset Blvd, Mailstop 100, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA.
Gene JangChildren's Hospital Los Angeles, Division of Pediatric Surgery, 4650 Sunset Blvd, Mailstop 100, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA.
Nam NguyenChildren's Hospital Los Angeles, Division of Pediatric Surgery, 4650 Sunset Blvd, Mailstop 100, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA.
David BlissChildren's Hospital Los Angeles, Division of Pediatric Surgery, 4650 Sunset Blvd, Mailstop 100, Los Angeles, CA, 90027, USA. Dbliss@chla.usc.edu.
Children's Hospital of Los Angeles · US

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionThe Morgagni hernia (MH) accounts for 3-4% of congenital diaphragmatic hernias. There is a paucity of data regarding this rare defect. The purpose of this study is to describe the characteristics of children with MH, surgical approaches for repair, and patient outcomes.

methodsPediatric patients (ages 0-18) with a MH from 2002 to 2014 at a single, freestanding pediatric hospital were retrospectively reviewed. Patient presentation, demographics, operative methods and findings, and outcomes were evaluated.

resultsTwenty-six infants and children with a congenital MH were treated. There were 20 males (77%) and six females (23%) with a median age at diagnosis of 14.75 months (range 1 week to 13 years). Half were symptomatic. Sixteen hernias were repaired laparoscopically, nine by an open approach, and one laparoscopic converted to open. Colon was the most commonly herniated organ (N = 14). Hernia sacs were found in 22 patients of which, 20 were resected. Two patients underwent treatment with ECLS. There was one mortality in a patient who underwent repair on ECLS in the setting of an omphalocele and SVC obstruction. There were no recurrences in our sample.

conclusionIn this series, congenital MH appears to have a male predominance, frequently presents with pulmonary symptoms, and has excellent outcomes regardless of operative approach.

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Abdominal PainAdolescentChildChild, PreschoolExtracorporeal Membrane OxygenationFemaleHernias, Diaphragmatic, CongenitalHumansHypertension, PulmonaryInfantInfant, NewbornLaparoscopyMalePostoperative ComplicationsRecurrenceRespiration DisordersCongenital diaphragmatic herniaHernia repairLaparoscopicMorgagni herniaPediatric

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