Obregón L, Ruiz-Castilla M, Binimelis MM, Guinot A, García V, Puig O, Barret JP. Laparoscopic repair of non-complicated lumbar hernia secondary to a latissimus dorsi flap.
J Plast Reconstr Aesthet Surg 2013;
67:407-10. [PMID:
23910913 DOI:
10.1016/j.bjps.2013.07.022]
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Abstract
UNLABELLED
Lumbar hernia is an unusual complication of the latissimus dorsi flap. Traditionally, it has always been repaired using open-surgery techniques. We present the first description of laparoscopic surgery to treat a non-complicated superior lumbar hernia resulting from the creation of an enlarged latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap for breast reconstruction following left modified radical mastectomy. The laparoscopic approach substantially reduced the risks associated with open surgery, shortened length of hospital stay and time to recovery and obtained better cosmetic results. Laparoscopic surgery may be considered as a feasible therapeutic option for non-complicated superior lumbar hernias secondary to a latissimus dorsi muscle flap.
CLINICAL QUESTION/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE
Therapeutic, V.
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