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Updated: May 8, 2026

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

Oliver Varban1

  • 1University of Michigan Health Systems, 2210 Taubman Center, 1500 E Medical Center Drive, SPC 5343, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5343, United States.

International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|August 27, 2013
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A rare lumbar hernia complication after breast reconstruction can be successfully treated with laparoscopic repair. This mesh-augmented procedure offers a safe and feasible solution for this uncommon post-operative issue.

Area of Science:

  • Surgical Oncology
  • Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
  • Abdominal Wall Reconstruction

Background:

  • Lumbar hernias are rare complications following breast reconstruction utilizing latissimus dorsi flaps.
  • These defects occur in the superior lumbar triangle and can lead to visceral incarceration.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of lumbar hernia after latissimus dorsi flap breast reconstruction.
  • To highlight the efficacy of laparoscopic repair for this complication.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a 61-year-old female with a lumbar bulge and pain 7 years post-mastectomy and latissimus dorsi flap reconstruction.
  • Diagnosis confirmed by CT scan showing lumbar hernia with incarcerated colon.
  • Successful laparoscopic repair using a prosthetic mesh underlay.
Keywords:
Breast reconstructionLaparoscopyLumbar hernia

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Published on: November 8, 2024

Main Results:

  • The patient underwent a successful laparoscopic repair of the lumbar hernia.
  • The procedure involved prosthetic mesh placement for defect closure.
  • No immediate complications were reported post-surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Lumbar hernias can arise from various causes including prior surgery.
  • Imaging is crucial to differentiate hernias from other lumbar pathologies.
  • Laparoscopic repair with mesh is a safe and effective treatment for post-mastectomy lumbar hernias.