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Traumatic lumbar hernia: CT diagnosis.

S H Faro1, C D Racette, J F Lally

  • 1Department of Radiology, Medical Center of Delaware, Newark 19718.

AJR. American Journal of Roentgenology
|April 1, 1990
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Acute traumatic lumbar hernia, a rare condition, can be diagnosed using computed tomography (CT) in patients with blunt abdominal trauma. CT effectively visualizes hernia contents and associated injuries, aiding diagnosis.

Area of Science:

  • Abdominal Imaging
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Lumbar hernias typically result from acquired or congenital weaknesses in the abdominal wall.
  • Acute blunt abdominal trauma is an uncommon cause of lumbar hernia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report the computed tomography (CT) diagnosis of acute traumatic lumbar hernia.
  • To highlight the significance of CT in identifying this rare injury.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of emergent abdominal CT scans from 1985 onwards.
  • Prospective diagnosis of traumatic lumbar hernia in seven patients with acute abdominal trauma.

Main Results:

  • Seven cases of traumatic lumbar hernia were identified via CT.

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  • CT demonstrated flank hematomas, pelvic fractures, and associated herniation of bowel or extraperitoneal fat.

    • Conclusions:

    • Acute traumatic lumbar hernia is a rare but important diagnosis in blunt abdominal trauma.
    • CT is crucial for visualizing hernia contents, associated injuries, and muscle disruptions.