Intestinal Tamponade

Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Sep;108(3):e193-e194. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2019.01.048. Epub 2019 Mar 1.

Abstract

Concurrence of a congenital Morgagni hernia and paraesophageal hernia is rare and can occasionally present as a medical emergency. Here, we report a unique case of a patient with paroxysms of cough-induced syncope secondary to cardiac compression by a simultaneously occurring anterior Morgagni hernia and posterior paraesophageal hernia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cardiac Tamponade / etiology*
  • Cardiac Tamponade / physiopathology
  • Cough / diagnosis
  • Cough / etiology
  • Endoscopy, Digestive System / methods*
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Hernia, Hiatal / complications*
  • Hernia, Hiatal / diagnosis
  • Hernia, Hiatal / surgery
  • Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital / complications*
  • Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital / diagnosis
  • Hernias, Diaphragmatic, Congenital / surgery
  • Herniorrhaphy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Laparoscopy / methods
  • Male
  • Recovery of Function
  • Risk Assessment
  • Syncope / diagnosis
  • Syncope / etiology
  • Treatment Outcome