ISSN:
1248-9204
Keywords:
Hernia
;
Grynfeltt
;
Lumbar hernia
;
Surgery
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The aim of this study is to report a case and review the relevant literature. The patient was a 64-year-old male with a right lumbar mass of 5 × 6 cm, which protruded when abdominal pressure was increased. Surgery revealed a defect of 3 × 2 cm in the transversalis fascia in the superior lumbar triangle; prosthetic material was used in the preperitoneal space. Lumbar hernias are rare defects of the abdominal wall (2% of wall hernias); fewer than 300 cases have been reported in the literature. All lumbar hernias can be corrected with surgical treatment. A tension-free mesh repair is almost always necessary, and gives satisfactory results.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01207595
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