A hernia which presents through the space of Larry is
Correct Answer: Posterolateral Hernia
Description: The superior epigastric vessels and some lymphatics pass between the origins of the diaphragm from the xiphoid process and the 7th costal cailage. This gap is known as Larry&;s space or foramen of Morgagni.Morgagni hernias are one of the congenital diaphragmatic hernias (CDH) and are characterized by herniation through the foramen of Morgagni. Morgagni hernias are:Anterior (a retrosternal or a parasternal hernia)More often right-sided (~90%)SmallRare (~2% of CDH)Reference: Chaurasia Volume II; 7th edition; Page no: 364
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