Laparoscopic Repair of Congenital Lumbar Hernia in a 4 Week Old Infant

Abstract

Hernias of the lumbar region are a rare entity, with approximately 300 patients reported in the literature, and vary in etiology and anatomic location of origin.[1] The vast majority of lumbar hernias are acquired in etiology following traumatic injury or sugical interventions.[2] Moreover, congenital lumbar hernias (CLH) are an even rarer entity representing approximately 20% of all lumbar hernias reported.