Laparoscopic lumbar hernia repair in a child with lumbocostovertebral syndrome
Sarah L Jones1, Iona Thomas, James Hamill
1Pilgrim Hospital, United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust, Boston, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. DrSLJones@doctors.org.uk
Abstract:
Lumbocostovertebral syndrome is the association of a congenital lumbar hernia with rib and vertebral anomalies. We report the first case of a laparoscopic repair of a lumbar hernia in a child with lumbocostovertebral syndrome. Laparoscopic lumbar hernia repair appears to be safe and feasible in children.
