Question
Most commonly iniured nerve in Incision shown (Thick line) in Photograph is
A. Ilioinguinal nerve
B. Iliohypogastricnerve
C. Subcostal nerve
D. 11th Thoracic nerve
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Correct Answer » B
Explanation
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lliohypogastric nerve (McBurney’s incision)
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, decreasing healing times and scar tissue formation.
This incision heals rapidly and generally has good cosmetic results, especially if a subcuticular suture is used to close the skin
