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Journal of Case Reports
Lumbar Incisional Hernia Repair following Iliac Bone Graft Harvest
Ketan Vagholkar1, Abhijit Budhkar2, Jagruti Gulati2
From the Dr.D.Y.Patil Medical College1, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra; Rajawadi Municipal General Hospital2, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Corresponding Author:
Dr. Ketan Vagholkar
Email: kvagholkar@yahoo.com
Received: 22-JUL-2014 Accepted: 02-SEP-2014 Published Online: 05-OCT-2014
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17659/01.2014.0096
Abstract
Background: Lumbar incisional hernia following iliac bone grafting poses an anatomical challenge to the attending surgeon. Alteration of the local anatomy necessitates meticulous preoperative evaluation and proper planning of the repair. Introduction: The incidence of such incisional hernias is between 5-7%. The chances of complications are high. Case Report: A case of lumbar incisional hernia following iliac bone graft harvesting is presented. Discussion: The planning and technical considerations of surgical repair are discussed. Conclusion: Pre-operative CT scan evaluation of the hernia followed by open mesh repair is advisable as it ensures safety and offers good results.
Keywords : Hernia, Herniorrhaphy, Lumbosacral Region, Bone Transplantation, Ileum, Humans.
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