Herniation through Foramen of Morgagni is seen in children. Foramen of Morgagni refers to an opening in?
High-Yield Explanation
The foramen of Morgagni occurs at the junction of the septum transversum and the anterior thoracic wall. This anterior, central diaphragmatic defect accounts for only 2% of diaphragmatic hernias. It may be parasternal, retrosternal, or bilateral.The defect is closed by suturing the posterior rim of diaphragm to the posterior rectus sheath, since there is no anterior diaphragm.