A case of superior lumbar hernia

Abstract

Superior lumber hernia is rare and occurs in the superior lumbar triangle. We report a case undergoing successful repair with Bard Ventralex^®. A 71-year-old woman was admitted to our hospital because of a palpable soft mass in the left lower lumbar area. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging showed a superior lumbar hernia. Intraoperatively, the hernia orifice measuring 1.5 cm in diameter was found in the aponeurosis of the transversus abdominis muscle, and fatty tissue protruded from the defect. Because the hernia orifice was small, we used Bard Ventralex^® for repair. Her postoperative course was uneventful and the patient was discharged on postoperative day 5. Bard Ventralex^® was useful for repair of a superior lumbar hernia with a small orifice.