Lumbar Hernia: An Unusual Presentation of Bear Maul

Shah, Mubashir Ahmad and Charag, Aakib Hamid and Shah, Adil Pervaiz and Zargar, Haroon Rashid (2013) Lumbar Hernia: An Unusual Presentation of Bear Maul. International Journal of Clinical Medicine, 04 (10). pp. 451-454. ISSN 2158-284X

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Abstract

Introduction: Typical lumbar hernias are very rare surgical conditions. Lumbar hernias can be congenital or acquired. About 25% of all lumbar hernias have a traumatic etiology. Case-Report: We here reported a case of a 55-year-old male who was mauled by a bear. The patient developed an atypical lumbar hernia after 6 months of sustaining craniofacial and abdominal trauma. Open hernioplasty, which was a very challenging job, was done in this patient. Conclusion: Post traumatic lumbar hernias have been reported but till today no case of lumbar hernia following an attack by a bear has been reported in literature. Both acute and long-standing post-traumatic lumbar hernias are rare but challenging conditions. The corrective surgical procedure becomes more complex as hernial defect enlarges. Reconstruction is a challenging aspect of lumbar hernia surgery.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: West Bengal Archive > Medical Science
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email support@westbengalarchive.com
Date Deposited: 23 Jan 2023 09:19
Last Modified: 02 May 2024 06:04
URI: http://article.stmacademicwriting.com/id/eprint/17

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