The incidence of Bochdalek and Morgagni hernias among adults is very rare.
The purpose of this study was to determine retrospectively the prevalence and
characteristics of adult Bochdalek and Morgagni hernias in a decade. Consequently,
we demonstrated 12 patients with Bochdalek and 8 patients with
Morgagni hernias. We presented plain radiography, operation images, and
computed tomography findings of an adult patient with symptoms due to Bochdalek
and Morgagni hernias. In surgical repair, the Morgagni hernia is best
approached via laparotomy, and the Bochdalek hernia can be treated through
thoracotomy or laparotomy. (Folia Morphol 2011; 70, 1: 5-12
