Supracostal incision for access to the upper abdomen
Barst, H.H.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 59(3): 255-257
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0035-8843 PMID: 860868 Document Number: 116959
A supracostal staggered incision in the form of an inverted U gives excellent exposure to the upper abdominal organs. It has been used in 915 operations and has been followed by partial wound dehiscence in only 3 patients. Postoperative discomfort is reduced in comparison with vertical incisions.
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