Lumbar hernia associated with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Tao Xu1, Shuwei Zhang2, Huaying Wang3
1Tao Xu, MD, Department of Respiration, The People's Hospital of Yinzhou, The Affiliated Yinzhou Hospital, Ningbo University, 251 Baizhang East Road, Ningbo, Zhejiang, 315040, The People's Republic of China.
Pakistan Journal of Medical Sciences
|December 20, 2013
Summary
Spontaneous lumbar hernias are rare abdominal wall defects. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may increase risk due to factors like chronic cough and poor nutrition.
Area of Science:
- Abdominal wall surgery
- Hernia repair
- Pulmonology
Background:
- Lumbar hernias are uncommon posterolateral abdominal wall defects.
- Spontaneous lumbar hernias occur predominantly in adults.
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a prevalent respiratory condition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report two cases of spontaneous lumbar hernias.
- To explore the association between lumbar hernias and COPD.
- To identify potential contributing factors in COPD patients.
Main Methods:
- Case report of two patients with spontaneous lumbar hernias.
- Review of patient history and clinical presentation.
- Analysis of potential risk factors for hernia development.
Main Results:
- Two adult patients presented with spontaneous lumbar hernias.
- Both patients had a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- Factors like chronic cough, poor nutritional status, and advanced age in COPD patients were considered contributory.
Conclusions:
- Spontaneous lumbar hernias are rare but can be associated with COPD.
- Chronic cough, malnutrition, and age may predispose COPD patients to lumbar hernias.
- Further research is warranted to understand this association better.
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