Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Herniated Intervertebral Disc l: Introduction

Herniated Intervertebral Disc l: Introduction

Intervertebral disc herniation refers to the displacement of the nucleus pulposus (the gel-like inner core of the disc) through a tear or weakened area in the annulus fibrosus (the outer fibrous ring). The displaced disc material extends beyond the normal boundaries of the disc space and may compress or irritate nearby spinal nerve roots or, less commonly, the spinal cord.Etiology and Risk FactorsHerniation commonly results from degeneration, in which aging reduces disc hydration and...

Appendicitis

Appendicitis

Appendicitis is an acute inflammatory condition of the vermiform appendix, most commonly caused by obstruction of its lumen. The appendix is a narrow, blind-ended pouch that extends from the cecum, making it particularly prone to obstruction. Causes include fecaliths, lymphoid hyperplasia (often after viral infections), parasites, tumors, or foreign bodies. This obstruction initiates a cascade of pathological changes.Luminal Obstruction and Early InflammationAfter obstruction, normal mucosal...

Hiatal Hernia

Hiatal Hernia

A hiatal hernia is the abnormal protrusion of the stomach or other abdominal organs through the esophageal hiatus of the diaphragm into the thoracic cavity.Normally, the gastroesophageal junction (GEJ) lies below the diaphragm and is supported by the phrenoesophageal membrane, the diaphragmatic crura, and connective tissues. Weakening of these structures—due to aging, congenital defects like a short esophagus, or increased intra-abdominal pressure from coughing, obesity, pregnancy, or heavy...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus mitigates PBC-like features in Mcpip1-deficient mice via modulation of gut-liver crosstalk.

Biochimica et biophysica acta. Molecular basis of disease·2026

Same author

Reduced activin A levels impair urogenital system development and compromise female mouse fertility.

Molecular human reproduction·2026

Same author

Characterization of the bacterial ocular surface microbiota of European bison (Bison bonasus) and their association with infectious keratoconjunctivitis.

Veterinary microbiology·2025

Same author

Is triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cell 1 (TREM-1) protein a new marker of serious infectious complications in colorectal surgery?: case-matched pilot study.

Langenbeck's archives of surgery·2023

Same author

Validation of the Polish versions of the Lower Limb Task Questionnaire, Lower Limb Functional Index, and Lower Limb Functional Index-10.

Journal of orthopaedic science : official journal of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association·2022

Same author

Gene expression with corresponding pathways analysis in Gaucher disease.

Experimental and molecular pathology·2021

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 10, 2026

Spinal Hernia Repair and Cauda Equina Repositioning After Lumbar Decompression under Three-Dimensional Microscopy: A Case Report and Literature Review

Spinal Hernia Repair and Cauda Equina Repositioning After Lumbar Decompression under Three-Dimensional Microscopy: A Case Report and Literature Review

Published on: November 8, 2024

[Lumbar hernia].

Marcin Bednarek¹, Leszek Bolt, Zbigniew Biesiada

¹II Katedra Chirurgii Collegium Medicum UJ, Kraków. mbbanzaj@wp.pl

Przeglad Lekarski

|June 12, 2013

Summary

Lumbar hernias are exceptionally rare, with few documented cases globally. This study presents two surgical cases, highlighting diagnostic challenges associated with these rare lumbar hernias.

Area of Science:

General Surgery
Anatomy

Background:

Lumbar hernias are rare abdominal wall defects.
Incidence is very low, with limited literature available.

Observation:

Two patients underwent surgery for lumbar hernias.
The rarity of lumbar hernias presents diagnostic challenges.

Findings:

Detailed case presentations of two surgically treated lumbar hernias.
Discussion of diagnostic difficulties in identifying lumbar hernias.

Implications:

Highlights the need for increased awareness of rare lumbar hernia presentations.
Contributes to the limited case studies on lumbar hernia diagnosis and surgical management.

More Related Videos

Multilevel Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Degenerative Lumbar Disc Disease with Instability

Multilevel Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Degenerative Lumbar Disc Disease with Instability

Published on: July 25, 2025

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 10, 2026

Spinal Hernia Repair and Cauda Equina Repositioning After Lumbar Decompression under Three-Dimensional Microscopy: A Case Report and Literature Review

Spinal Hernia Repair and Cauda Equina Repositioning After Lumbar Decompression under Three-Dimensional Microscopy: A Case Report and Literature Review

Published on: November 8, 2024

Multilevel Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Degenerative Lumbar Disc Disease with Instability

Multilevel Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion in Degenerative Lumbar Disc Disease with Instability

Published on: July 25, 2025