Lumbar hernia after latissimus dorsi flap.
The authors present what they believe to be the first recorded case of a lumbar hernia following latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap procedure. The authors discuss the diagnosis by physical examination and x-ray confirmation, pointing out the importance of not mistaking the hernia for a seroma. Suggestions for avoiding the problem are given, relating primarily to preservation of the fascia underlying the distal latissimus aponeurosis.
D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D008875:Middle Aged; D013524:Surgical Flaps