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  2. Surgical incision - Wikipedia

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    Pfannenstiel incision, Kerr incision, or Pfannenstiel-Kerr [2] incision is the lower transverse incision made in the lower segment of uterus below the umbilicus and just above the pubic symphysis. [3] [4] It is commonly used in Caesarian section [5] and for abdominal hysterectomy for benign disease.

  3. Lower segment Caesarean section - Wikipedia

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    Is: Supra-umbilical incision Im: Median incision IM: Maylard incision IP: Pfannenstiel incision. A lower (uterine) segment caesarean section (LSCS) is the most commonly used type of caesarean section. [1] Most commonly, a baby is delivered by making a transverse incision in the lower uterine segment, above the attachment of the urinary bladder ...

  4. Laparotomy - Wikipedia

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    Pfannenstiel incision, a transverse incision below the umbilicus and just above the pubic symphysis. [5] [6] In the classic Pfannenstiel incision, the skin and subcutaneous tissue are incised transversally, but the linea alba is opened vertically. It is the incision of choice for Cesarean section and for abdominal hysterectomy for

  5. Hysterotomy - Wikipedia

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    A midline incision may be preferred as well when the fetus lies transversely across the patient's uterus or if the placenta lies in the area where the low transverse incision is made. In practice, however, the midline incision is rarely used. [3] Other hysterotomy incisions include a high transverse incision and a fundal incision. [2]

  6. Maylard incision - Wikipedia

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    Incisions used for caesarean section, including the Maylard incision. Is: Supra-umbilical incision Im: Median incision IM: Maylard incision IP: Pfannenstiel incision Maylard incision is a surgical incision in which a transverse cut is made on rectus abdominis muscle to allow wider access to the pelvic cavity.

  7. Modified Gibson Incision - Wikipedia

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    The modified Gibson incision allows proper access to the small bowel and pelvic organs and limited access to omentum. It is also possible to have tactile assessment of large bowel and subdiaphragmatic surfaces using this incision. This incision is preferred for lymph node dissection, as extra peritoneal approach of pelvic sidewall is possible.

  8. Chest reconstruction - Wikipedia

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    A transverse inframammary incision with free nipple areolar grafts may be one approach. If there is too much blousing of the skin, the alternatives are to extend the incision laterally (chasing a dog ear) or to make a vertical midline incision (inverted T). [citation needed]

  9. Anatomical terms of location - Wikipedia

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    In organisms that maintain a constant shape and have one dimension longer than the other, at least two directional terms can be used. The long or longitudinal axis is defined by points at the opposite ends of the organism. Similarly, a perpendicular transverse axis can be defined by points on opposite sides of the organism. There is typically ...