title: Laparoscopic lumbar hernia repair in a child with lumbocostovertebral syndrome.
abstract: Lumbocostovertebral syndrome is the association of a congenital lumbar hernia with rib and vertebral anomalies. We report the first case of a laparoscopic repair of a lumbar hernia in a child with lumbocostovertebral syndrome. Laparoscopic lumbar hernia repair appears to be safe and feasible in children.
authors: Pilgrim Hospital, United Lincolnshire Hospitals Trust, Boston, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom. DrSLJones@doctors.org.uk
authors: Sarah L
authors: SL
authors: Jones
authors: Iona
authors: I
authors: Thomas
authors: James
authors: J
authors: Hamill
mesh_terms: D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia / Q000150:complications; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D010535:Laparoscopy; D008161:Lumbosacral Region; D012272:Ribs / Q000002:abnormalities*; D013131:Spine / Q000002:abnormalities*; D013577:Syndrome