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. 1979 Oct;71(10):965–967.

Scimitar Syndrome with Associated Morgagni Hernia in a Nigerian Infant

O A Adebo, O Osinowo, S A Adebonojo, I A Grillo
PMCID: PMC2537504  PMID: 537119

Abstract

A Nigerian infant with symptoms of moderate respiratory dysfunction since birth is described. The diagnosis of the scimitar syndrome was made intraoperatively. The clinical and roentgenographic features with which the patient presented are outlined together with anatomical observations. The presence of an associated foramen of Morgagni hernia has not been reported previously.

The relevant literature is reviewed, with emphasis on the preoperative diagnostic investigations essential in planning and executing appropriate surgical therapy.

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