Visual Examination of the Abdomen by Making Small Incisions near the Navel

question 18

Multiple Choice

Visual examination of the abdomen by making small incisions near the navel is called:

• A) laparoscope
• B) laparotomy
• C) mediastinoscopy
• D) laparoscopy
• E) epithelial biopsy

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