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McBurney's incision [1 record]

Record 1 2012-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surgery
OBS

A type of surgical incision for appendectomy.

CONT

Appendicolith. Operative findings: On the day of admission the patient was explored through a McBurney's incision. The appendix was seen to be grossly inflamed with exudate but was not perforated. An appendectomy was performed.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chirurgie
OBS

Incisions de la fosse iliaque droite pour appendicectomie.

Spanish

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