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Gastric outlet obstruction secondary to Morgagni hernia: a case report

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An 89-year old female presented to us with symptoms of gastric outlet obstruction which appeared to be secondary to gastric volvulus on preoperative work-up. On laparoscopy the stomach was found to be incarcerated in a right-sided Morgagni hernia with surrounding adhesions. The hernia was reduced after dissecting the adhesions and the diaphragmatic defect was repaired using a biologic mesh onlay patch (Surgisis® GOLD™, Cook Biotech Inc.). Her postoperative recovery was uneventful and she was doing well at three months follow-up.

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    P. K. Pallati, V. Puri & S. K. Mittal

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Pallati, P.K., Puri, V. & Mittal, S.K. Gastric outlet obstruction secondary to Morgagni hernia: a case report. Hernia 12, 209–212 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10029-007-0287-3

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