title: Bleichner's hernia - lumbar hernia.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  We present a case of a lumbar hernia and a review of the literature of this rare hernia type.
  
  
  METHODS
  The case and the review will discuss the unusual presentations reported, common etiologies, the importance of early operative repair based on the high rate of incarceration and the recent recommendations regarding repair techniques.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Lumbar hernias are rare cases, but should be pursued in diagnosis and treated aggressively because of the high rate of incarceration. Repair can be accomplished with a minimally invasive technique.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, The Stamford Hospital, Columbia University, CT, U.S.A.
authors.forename: Katherine
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Petersen
authors.forename: Jaclyn
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Snikeris
authors.forename: Timothy S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Hall
keywords: Bleichner’s; hernia; lumbar