| Adult Morgagni Hernia: The Need for Clinical Awareness, Early Diagnosis and Prompt Surgical Intervention | |||||||||||||
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| We report an unusual case of strangulated diaphragmatic (Morgagni) hernia resulting in ischaemia of the small and large bowel, which was initially diagnosed as a pneumonia. This case highlights the importance of being aware of this rare, but potentially fatal condition when assessing patients with respiratory symptoms and abdominal pain. | |||||||||||||
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