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The standardization of an incision is not best practice when performing an appendectomy given that the appendix is a mobile organ. [9] A physical exam should be performed prior to the operation and the incision should be chosen based on the point of maximal tenderness to palpation. [9] These incisions are placed for appendectomy:
The paravisceral and thoracic aorta are approached via a left-sided posteriolateral thoracotomy incision in approximately the 9th intercostal space. [10] For a thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm, this approach can be extended to a median or paramedian abdominal incision to allow access to the iliac arteries.
This incision heals rapidly and generally has good cosmetic results, especially if a subcuticular suture is used to close the skin. [7] McEvedy's incision – McEvedy's original incision was a lateral paramedian incision which used to incise the rectus sheath along its lateral margin and gain access by pulling the rectus medially.
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A Pfannenstiel incision for a caesarian section closed with surgical staples.The superior aspect of mons pubis and pubic hair are seen at bottom of the image.. A Pfannenstiel incision / ˈ f ɑː n ɪ n ʃ t iː l /, Kerr incision, Pfannenstiel-Kerr incision [1] or pubic incision is a type of abdominal surgical incision that allows access to the abdomen.
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E. Sternotomy incision F. Infraareolar incision (either side) G. Inframmamary incision (either side) H. Clamshell incision I. Kocher / subcostal incision J. Mercedes Benz incision K. Paramedian incision (either side) L. Chevron incision M. Epigastrin / upper midline incision O. McBurney's / Gridiron incision (left side only - for appendectomy)