Triangular Orientation Is a Term Used to Describe the Method

question 11

Multiple Choice

Triangular orientation is a term used to describe the method used to provide instrument access to the anatomy during abdominal surgery.It is uniquely associated with which surgical incision?

• A) Mid-epigastric transverse incision
• B) Left paramedian incision
• C) Thoracoabdominal incision
• D) Laparoscopic port incisions

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Definitions:

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Res Ipsa Loquitur

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