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Large Traumatic Lumbar Hernia: A Difficult and Uncommon Problem.

Elise Heidorn¹, Margaret Costa¹, Abigail Coots²

¹Department of Surgery, Reading Hospital, West Reading, PA, USA.

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|February 21, 2023

Summary

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This case study details the successful open surgical repair of a large traumatic lumbar hernia in an obese patient. The approach involved polypropylene and biologic mesh, offering a viable solution for complex abdominal wall defects.

Keywords:

lumbar hernia repair open hernia repair traumatic lumbar hernia

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Area of Science:

General Surgery
Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
Trauma Surgery

Background:

Lumbar hernias, located in the superior or inferior lumbar triangle, can be congenital or acquired.
Traumatic lumbar hernias are infrequent, and established optimal repair methods are lacking.
This study addresses the surgical management of a rare, large traumatic lumbar hernia.

Observation:

A 59-year-old obese female sustained a significant 8.8 cm traumatic right-sided inferior lumbar hernia and complex abdominal wall laceration after a motor vehicle collision.
The patient's repair was delayed until her abdominal wall wound healed and she achieved substantial weight loss (60 pounds).

Findings:

An open surgical repair was performed using a retro rectus polypropylene mesh with a biologic mesh underlay.
The patient experienced a successful recovery with no complications or recurrence at the one-year follow-up mark.

Implications:

This case highlights the efficacy of a complex, open surgical technique for large traumatic lumbar hernias unsuitable for laparoscopic repair.
The successful outcome underscores the importance of patient optimization, including weight loss, prior to complex abdominal wall reconstruction.
This approach provides valuable insights for managing similar challenging lumbar hernia cases in surgical practice.