foramen of Morgagni

(1) A communication in the diaphragm located immediately behind the sternum, which may be a conduit for the superior epigastric arteries, accompanying veins and lymphatics. It is the site of Morgagni’s hernia.
(2) Foramen caecum of tongue (see there); foramen caecum linguae [NA6].
(3) Foramen singulare [NA6], see there.

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Foramen of Morgagni hernia: changes in diagnosis and treatment.

A Huge Morgagni Hernia in a 62-Years-Old Female Patient

Clinical and radiologic evaluation of foramen of Morgagni hernias and the transthoracic approach.

Chronic intermittent gastric volvulus within the foramen of Morgagni. Am J Gastroenterol.

LAPAROSCOPIC TREATMENT OF MORGAGNI HERNIA: REPORT OF THREE CASES

Due to their early work, the costochondral triangles have been referred to as the foramen of Morgagni on the right and the space of Larrey on the left, though the literature is inconsistent.

Mathisen, "Foramen of Morgagni hernia: changes in diagnosis and treatment," Annals of Thoracic Surgery, vol.

Bilateral Morgagni Hernia: A Unique Presentation of a Rare Pathology

Diaphragmatic hernia through the foramen of Morgagni: laparoscopic repair case report.

A rare case of obstructed Morgagni's hernia presenting in a child

An unusual gas pattern was noted in the right lower zone, raising the suspicion of a small bowel diaphragmatic hernia, perhaps through the Foramen of Morgagni. Following initial resuscitation the patient underwent a CT scan.

Small bowel ischaemia resulting from delayed presentation of an incarcerated right-sided diaphragmatic hernia

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