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16 Cards in this Set
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What is an upper paramedian incision used for? |
Stomach, duodenum, and pancreas procedures. |
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What is a lower paramedian incision used for? |
Sigmoid colon resection |
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What is a pfannenstiel incision used for? |
GYN or pelvic cases |
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What is a right subcostal incision used for? |
Gallbladder, ducts, or pancreas procedure. |
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A McBurney and subcostal are _______ incisions. |
Oblique |
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What is a McBurney incision used for? |
Open appendectomy. |
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What is the most frequently used incision for kidney procedures? |
Transabdominal (flank) |
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What are thoracoabdominal incisions used for? |
Stomach and distal esophagus operations. |
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What is the left subcostal incision used for? |
Spleen procedures |
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What is used to retract the spermatic cord during an inguinal hernia repair? |
Penrose drain |
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What makes up Hesselbach's triangle? |
Inguinal ligament Inferior epigastric vessels Rectus abdominis muscle |
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True or False: A direct hernia leaves the abdominal cavity at the internal inguinal canal. |
False: Indirect hernias leave the abdominal cavity at the internal inguinal canal. |
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Which hernia passes through Hesselbach's Triangle? |
Direct |
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What is a herniorrhaphy? |
Repair of hernia. (Open or laparoscopic ) |
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What type of suture is used for transversalis fascia approximation? |
Heavy, nonabsorbable suture |
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What kind of suture is used for scarpa's fascia? |
Absorbable sutures |
