TRAUMATIC LUMBAR HERNIA - CASE-REPORT AND LITERATURE-REVIEW

Lumbar hernia is an uncommon abdominal wall hernia. Acute abdominal wa ll hernias, particularly lumbar hernias, are a rare complication of tr auma. We present a case of acute lumbar hernia as a direct effect of b lunt abdominal trauma. Double-contrast CT scan detected herniation of bowel through an 8-cm right flank defect, which was surgically repaire d with a prosthetic patch and omentopexy. In cases of acute traumatic lumbar hernia, immediate exploratory laparotomy with primary repair (w hen feasible) is recommended.