Abstract
This article discusses an uncommon case of complicated incisional lumbar hernia secondary to total hip arthroplasty. A female patient with the antecedent of bilateral total hip arthroplasty 5 years ago at another institution was hospitalized for acute edematous pancreatitis, conservative treatment was instituted. An initial abdominal computerized tomography showed the incidental finding of a left lumbar hernia in close relationship with a hip prosthesis. Remarkably, the patient had only occasional unspecific nuisances located over her hernia. During the 30th day of hospital stay, the incisional hernia became incarcerated and the intestinal contents strangulated. The severity of this complication, finally lead to the patient's decease. Despite its rarity, these hernias should be included within the differential diagnosis of flank masses and late hip arthroplasty symptomatic complications.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
