Operative Incisions Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
Q
Vertical incision along midline of abdomen allows wide access to abdominal cavity
A
Midline incision
2
Q
Vertical incision parallel to midline/ required for lateral access to abdominal cavity
A
Paramedian incision
3
Q
Horizontal incision used in pelvic surgeries
A
Transverse incision
4
Q
A curved, horizontal incision above pubic symphysis ( gynecological & cesarean sections)
A
Pfannenstiel incision
5
Q
An angled incision for gallbladder and appendix surgeries
A
Oblique incision
6
Q
An incision made in between ribs to access thoracic cavity ( heart and lung surgeries)
A
Thoracotomy incision
7
Q
A wide/ covered incision for biliary surgeries, provides extensive access to upper abdominal walls
A
Chevron incision
