Abstract
A single case of hernia of Morgagni diagnosed by computed tomography (CT) is presented. CT is an accurate, noninvasive method of evaluating this entity and can replace many of the other imaging modalities previously employed.
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Fagelman, D., Caridi, J.G. CT diagnosis of hernia of Morgagni. Gastrointest Radiol 9, 153–155 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01887823
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01887823