retrosternal hernia

ret·ro·ster·nal her·ni·a

herniation through the sternocostal foramen (foramen of Morgagni), the opening for the superior epigastric vessels; herniation of omentum and intestines may occur.
Synonym(s): congenital diaphragmatic hernia (2) , Morgagni foramen hernia
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(6) It is a retrosternal hernia, covered with a sac in almost all cases.
Retrosternal hernias are uncommon and account for only 1 - 2% of all congenital diaphragmatic hernias.
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