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2. Surgical incision - Wikipedia

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   This is the incision used for open appendectomy, it begins 2 to 5 centimeters above the anterior superior iliac spine and continues to a point one-third of the way to the umbilicus (McBurney's point). Thus, the incision is parallel to the external oblique muscle of the abdomen which allows the muscle to be split in the direction of its fibers ...

3. Charles McBurney (surgeon) - Wikipedia

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   Here he did his most famous work on appendicitis, presenting his report on operative management to the New York Surgical Society in 1889. [1] He described the point of greatest tenderness in appendicitis, which is now known as McBurney's point. He was professor of surgery from 1889 to 1907, and thereafter became emeritus professor of surgery.

4. Appendectomy - Wikipedia

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   If a mass is present, the incision is made over the mass. Otherwise, the incision is made over McBurney's point (one-third of the way from the anterior superior iliac spine to the umbilicus), which represents the most common position of the base of the appendix. [9] The various layers of the abdominal wall are opened.

5. Pistons G Jaden Ivey undergoes surgery to repair broken ...

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   Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey was enjoying a career year, which will now have to be put on hold. The 2022 fifth overall pick underwent surgery on Thursday to repair a broken fibula in his left ...

6. McBurney's point - Wikipedia

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   McBurney's point is named after American surgeon Charles McBurney (1845–1913). [1] [6] McBurney himself did not locate his point in a precise way in his original article.The seat of greatest pain, determined by the pressure of one finger, has been very exactly between an inch and a half and two inches from the anterior spinous process of the ilium on a straight line drawn from that process ...

7. Pfannenstiel incision - Wikipedia

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   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.

8. Charles McBurney - Wikipedia

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   Charles McBurney (archaeologist) (1914–1979), American archaeologist Charles McBurney (politician) (born 1957), member of the House of Representatives for Florida Charles McBurney (surgeon) (1845–1913), American surgeon who described McBurney's point

9. Modified Gibson Incision - Wikipedia

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   It is started 3 cm above and parallel to the inguinal ligament and extended vertically 3 cm medial to the anterior superior iliac spine up to the umbilicus. [1] 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 ...