Retrosternal hernia (Morgagni) with colonic perforation due to incarceration

Retrosternal (Morgagni) hernias in children are usually asymptomatic or may be associated with mild respiratory distress or gastrointestinal symptoms. Incarceration of bowel in a retrosternal hernia is unusual. This report describes a complete colonic obstruction with incarceration and perforation in a Morgagni hernia.Offprint requests to: Ö. Çakmak