Incisions

Question 1

Includes the access of the biliary tract or pancreas in RUQ and access to the LLQ for resection of the sigmoid colon

Answer 1

Paramedian Incision

Question 2

It begins in the epigastrium at the level of the xiphoid process and may vertically to the suprapubic region

Answer 2

Longitudinal Midline Incision

Question 3

It offers excellent exposure of and rapid entry into the upper abdominal content

Answer 3

Longitudinal Midline Incision

Question 4

It begins in the epigastrium and extends laterally and obliquely just below the lower costal margin

Answer 4

Subcostal Upper Quadrant Oblique (Kocher)

Question 5

Made for increased visibility during liver transplant and resection

Answer 5

Bilateral Modified Subcostal Incision (Chevron Incision) or Gable

Question 6

Located at the right lower quadrant just below the umbilicus

Answer 6

McBurney Incision

Question 7

This is a fast easy incision but exposure is limited

Answer 7

McBurney Incision

Question 8

This incision provides good exposure and strong closure for pelvic procedure

Answer 8

Pfannenstiel Incision

Question 9

It provides access to the inguinal canal and cord structure

Answer 9

Inguinal Incision (Lower Oblique/Mcevedy)

Question 10

The patient is placed in a lateral position, either left or right incision begins at the midway between the xiphoid process and the umbilicus extends across the abdomen to the 7th and 8th costal interspaces into the thorax

Answer 10

Thoracoabdominal Incision

Question 11

This is an example of choledochojejunostomy and transverse colostomy

Answer 11

Mid-Abdominal Transverse Incision