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Slashes (/) separate synonyms as many incisions have multiple names. Key as follows: A. Carotid incision B. Thyroidectomy incision C. Tracheotomy incision D. Subclaviculor incision E. Sternotomy incision F. Infraareolar incision (either side) G. Inframmamary incision (either side) H. Clamshell incision I. Kocher / subcostal incision J. Mercedes ...
Hymenotomy – Surgical removal or opening of the hymen; Hysterotomy – Incision in the uterus, and is performed during a Caesarean section; Laminotomy – The partial removal (or by making a larger opening) of the lamina. Laparotomy – Large incision through the abdominal wall to gain access into the abdominal cavity
A surgical incision is a cut made through the skin and soft tissue to facilitate an operation or procedure. Often, multiple incisions are possible for an operation. In general, a surgical incision is made as small and unobtrusive as possible to facilitate safe and timely operating conditions and recovery.
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-ectomy : surgical removal (see List of -ectomies). The term 'resection' is also used, especially when referring to a tumor.-opsy : looking at-oscopy : viewing of, normally with a scope-ostomy or -stomy : surgically creating a hole (a new "mouth" or "stoma", from the Greek στόμα (stóma), meaning "body", see List of -ostomies)
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.
Surgical positioning is the practice of placing a patient in a particular physical position during surgery. The goal in selecting and adjusting a particular surgical position is to maintain the patient's safety while allowing access to the surgical site. Often a patient must be placed in an unnatural position to gain access to the surgical site ...
Hemicorporectomy is the surgical amputation of the entire body below the waist, including the legs, genitalia, urinary system, pelvic bones, anus, and rectum. Hemilaminectomy is the surgical trimming or partial removal of the lamina portion of a spinal vertebra. Hemipelvectomy is the surgical removal of half of the pelvis and one of the legs ...