Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia in Adults

Abstract

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia is rarely seen in adults. A review of the literature is presented, and 2 additional cases of Morgagni and Bochdalek hernias are presented. They were both repaired with the laparoscopic approach. Copyright © 2001 by W.B. Saunders Company.

Keywords

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia Morgagni hernia Bochdalek hernia.

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