How Is a Mcburney Incision Made
Skin Incision Is Based on Mcburney Point, Which Lies One Third of Distance Along Imaginary Line Between Right Anterior Superior Iliac Spine (Asis) and...
Skin incision is based on McBurney point, which lies one third of distance along imaginary line between right anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) and umbilicus. Incision is made through this point perpendicular to this line (McBurney-McArthur) or horizontally (Lanz).
What is a McBurney incision?
McBurney incision / gridiron incision– Described in 1894 by McBurney, used for appendectomy. An oblique incision made in the right lower quadrant of the abdomen, classically used for appendectomy.
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Where is the incision made for an appendectomy?
A cut or incision about 2 to 4 inches long is made in the lower right-hand side of your belly or abdomen. The appendix is taken out through the incision.
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