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Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy
Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 7/2008

01-10-2008 | Original Article

Lumbar hernia: anatomical basis and clinical aspects

Authors: O. Armstrong, A. Hamel, B. Grignon, J. M. NDoye, O. Hamel, R. Robert, J. M. Rogez

Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy | Issue 7/2008

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Abstract

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 the superficial lumbar triangle (JL Petit) or the deepest superior orifice (Grynfeltt).

Methods

The exact limits were precised by dissections in cadavers to explain the main differences of these two locations. We report two cases of spontaneous lumbar hernias discovered in outpatient clinic.

Results

Clinical diagnosis was difficult and both the patients were sent for lumbar lipoma but a meticulous examination gave us a clue. MRI was useful to confirm the defect in the posterior abdominal wall under the 12th rib. Only one patient was operated by a direct approach with a reinforcement of an unabsorbable mesh. No recurrence appeared during follow-up.

Conclusion

Thanks to clinical and anatomical knowledge, these rare superior lumbar hernias were diagnosed and a correct surgical treatment permitted a quick recovery.
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Metadata
Title
Lumbar hernia: anatomical basis and clinical aspects
Authors
O. Armstrong
A. Hamel
B. Grignon
J. M. NDoye
O. Hamel
R. Robert
J. M. Rogez
Publication date
01-10-2008
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy / Issue 7/2008
Print ISSN: 0930-1038
Electronic ISSN: 1279-8517
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-008-0361-2

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