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Axial view, CT abdomen showing the lumbar hernia.
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Computer tomography (CT) scan was done which confirmed the diagnosis of superior lumbar hernia, Fig. 1.
Retroperitoneal opend and the L hernia contents being reduced.
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The posterior abdominal wall defect was identified and the content was reduced, Fig. 2.
Mesh placed over the defect and anchored with tacks.
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The mesh was anchored with tacks to the posterior abdominal wall, Fig. 3, and then covered entirely with the previously elevated peritoneal flap, Fig. 4.