Lumbar hernias are a protrusion of intra-abdominal contents through a weakness or rupture
in the posterior abdominal wall. They are considered to be a rare entity with approximately …

Primary ventral hernias can be congenital or acquired, but are not associated with a fascial
scar or related to a trauma. Some ventral hernias such as Spigelian, lumbar, or obturator …

Introduction The purpose of this study was to describe the anatomy of the two orifices of the
abdominal posterior wall where lumbar hernias could appear. They may protrude through …

Purpose The lumbar abdominal wall hernia is a rare hernia in which abdominal contents
protrude through a defect in the dorsal abdominal wall, which can be of iatrogenic …

Lumbar hernias, which are rare hernias of the posterolateral abdominal wall, can be divided
into two groups: primary lumbar hernias, often the expression of a congenital defect, which …

Introduction Flank hernias represent a challenging problem to reconstructive surgeons.
Their anatomic proximity to the bony prominence and major neurovascular structures limits …

BACKGROUND: Lateral abdominal wall hernias are relatively rare and present unique
challenges to repair. Our group has developed an algorithm for repair based on several …

Background: Although there is a high incidence of flank defects after lateral abdominal
access, there is a paucity of large studies discussing this problem. Most studies express …

Background: Lateral abdominal wall defects are a significant contributor to patient morbidity
and mortality in the United States. Reconstruction involving flank hernias and bulges is …

OBJECTIVE: Lumbar triangle hernias are rarely reported causes of low back pain. We
describe the symptoms, signs, and anatomical location of 2 possible defects in the posterior …