Primary lumbar hernia: a rarely encountered hernia

CONCLUSION A surgeon may encounter a primary lumbar hernia perhaps once in his lifetime making it an interesting surgical challenge. Sound anatomical knowledge and adequate imaging are indispensable. Inspite of advances in minimally invasive surgery, it cannot be universally applied to patients with lumbar hernia and management requires a more tailored approach.
Source: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports - Category: Surgery Source Type: research