Spontaneous Lumbar Hernia: A Case Report
Lumbar hernias are rare, and the diagnosis can be easily missed. Acquired lumbar hernias can occur spontaneously; however, they are increasingly being reported due to trauma or flank surgery. A good history and examination can aid in diagnosis with imaging confirming the condition. Hernia repair can...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Surgical Society of Kenya
2023-07-01
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| Series: | The Annals of African Surgery |
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| Online Access: | https://www.annalsofafricansurgery.com/spontaneous-lumbar-hernia |
| Summary: | Lumbar hernias are rare, and the diagnosis can be easily missed. Acquired lumbar hernias can occur spontaneously; however, they are increasingly being reported due to trauma or flank surgery. A good history and examination can aid in diagnosis with imaging confirming the condition. Hernia repair can be laparoscopic or through open surgical approaches. We report a case of primary spontaneous lumbar hernia which was managed by an open approach to close the defect with retromuscular mesh placement. |
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| ISSN: | 1999-9674 2523-0816 |