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CASE REPORT

Morgagni Hernia with Down Syndrome: A Rare Association

M.H. Beg, M. Ehsan Rashidi, Vipin Jain

Keywords : Morgagni hernia, Mesh repair, Down syndrome

Citation Information : Beg M, Rashidi ME, Jain V. Morgagni Hernia with Down Syndrome: A Rare Association. Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci 2010; 52 (2):115-117.

DOI: 10.5005/ijcdas-52-2-115

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 10-06-2022

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2010; The Author(s).


Abstract

We report a case of a 22-year-old male with Down syndrome and Morgagni hernia, who presented to us with complaints of cough, regurgitation and vomiting. He was successfully treated surgically and the defect was repaired with prolene mesh.


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