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lumbar hernias are rare and good history and general physical examination can rule out most of the differential diagnosis.ct scan should be done as routine prior to planning surgical approach unless patient is in life threatening emergency situation.even though the data available for us regarding the management of lumber hernias are limited current literature suggests laparoscopic approach is the best method of treatment.open surgery should be reserved for patients who have very large defects or failed laparoscopic approach.the operative technique should be decided on the size of the hernia , location , contents , etiology , recurrence and availability of facilities and expertise of the hospital .
lumbar hernias are rare and good history and general physical examination can rule out most of the differential diagnosis .
ct scan should be done as routine prior to planning surgical approach unless patient is in life threatening emergency situation . even though the data available for us regarding the management of lumber hernias are limited current literature
open surgery should be reserved for patients who have very large defects or failed laparoscopic approach .
the operative technique should be decided on the size of the hernia , location , contents , etiology , recurrence and availability of facilities and expertise of the hospital .
 lumbar hernias are uncommon and about 300 cases have been reported till date . they commonly occur due to trauma , surgery and infection . they are increasingly being reported after motor vehicle collision injuries . however , spontaneous lumbar hernias are rare and are reported infrequently . 
 it is treated with different surgical approaches and methods . 
 we report a case of primary spontaneous lumbar hernia which was repaired by transperitonial laparoscopic approach using vypro ( polypropylene / polyglactin ) mesh and covered with a peritoneal flap . 
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