Which Statement About the McBurney Incision Is Most Correct

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the McBurney incision is most correct?

• A) It is an oblique inguinal incision in the left lower quadrant.
• B) It is the incision of choice to repair a direct inguinal hernia.
• C) It is an oblique inguinal incision in the right lower quadrant.
• D) The direction is more transverse than oblique.

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