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The authors present what they believe to be the first recorded case of a lumbar hernia following latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap procedure. The authors discuss the diagnosis by physical examination and x-ray confirmation, pointing out the importance of not mistaking the hernia for a seroma. Suggestions for avoiding the problem are given, relating primarily to preservation of the fascia underlying the distal latissimus aponeurosis.
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