Incision

Incisional biopsy: A biopsy in which only a sample of the suspicious tissue is cut into (incised) and removed for purposes of diagnosis. A incisional biopsy is in contrast to an excisional biopsy in which an entire lesion, usually a tumor, is removed.
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Incision for Abdominal Laparoscopy
Abdominal laparoscopy is a useful aid in diagnosing disease or trauma in the abdominal cavity with less scarring than with a large abdominal incision.
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Incisional Breast Biopsy
What is an incisional breast biopsy?
An incisional breast biopsy is surgery to remove part of a lump in your breast for testing.
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Abscess incision & drainage
Definition
An infected skin nodule that contains pus may need to be drained via a cut if it does not respond to antibiotics. This allows the pus to escape, and the infection to heal.
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Abscess Incision & Drainage
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Incisions (from a previous surgery, for example) can leave the muscles weak in an area, and a hernia can form at the incision site. Incisional hernias may not appear until after straining, heavy lifting, or a prolonged period of coughing.
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Incisions are made above the hairline, at the temples, and behind the earlobe. The skin is separated from the fat and muscle underneath. Excess fat can be trimmed or suctioned from around the neck and chin to improve the contour.
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Incisional hernia: Abdominal surgery causes a flaw in the abdominal wall that must heal on its own. This flaw can create an area of weakness where a hernia may develop.
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incision. A surgical cut.
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A surgical procedure in which a portion of a lump or suspicious area is removed for diagnosis. The tissue is then examined under a microscope.
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An incision will be made across the chest in between the nipples.
The breastbone and the cartilage portion of the ribs, which are producing the protrusion, are then exposed.
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An incision of the perineum (the area between the vagina and anus in women), often performed during labor to minimize trauma to the perineum during the delivery of a baby.
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The incisions are very shallow and should feel like scratches.
Why the test is performed:
This test is useful for detecting bleeding problems.
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If the incision bleeds during the first 24 hours after surgery, apply pressure to it with a clean tissue or cloth for 10 minutes. This should be enough to stop the bleeding. If the incision causes pain, try a warm compress or a heating pad.
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A small incision is made in the neck just below the level of the jaw. The narrowed carotid artery is exposed.
The blood flow through the narrowed area may need to be temporarily rerouted (shunted).
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- A "stab" incision is made at the lowest edge of the cyst. The contents are then sucked out, and the insides are flushed with hydrogen peroxide. If the cyst is large, the wall will have to be removed so it does not refill.
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Transurethral incision of the prostate (TUIP) - This surgery widens the urethra by making small cuts in the bladder opening, rather than removing prostate tissue. It is used only when there is minimal enlargement of the prostate.
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infraumbilical incision Small incision commonly used in laparoscopic surgeries.
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TUIP (transurethral incision of the prostate): widens the urethra by making a few small cuts in the bladder neck, where the urethra joins the bladder, and in the prostate gland itself.
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An incision (cut) is made between two ribs and a thoracoscope (a thin, lighted tube) is inserted into the chest. Tissue samples and lymph nodes may be removed for biopsy.
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Doctors sometimes insert a pressure-equalizing (PE) tube into an incision or opening in the eardrum to prevent middle ear infections. These infections, known medically as otitis media, are particularly common in young children.
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Laparoscopy: A type of minimally invasive surgery in which a small incision (cut) is made in the abdominal wall through which an instrument called a laparoscope is inserted to permit structures within the abdomen and pelvis to be seen.
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LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLANGIOGRAM - Laparoscopy involves the use of a fiberoptic flexible scope that is introduced into the abdominal cavity through a small (1 inch) incision.
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such cases are caused by otitis media, an infection that spreads to the middle ear from the upper respiratory tract; the condition usually responds to antibiotic therapy, but serious cases may require drainage of collected fluids through an incision ...
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In this procedure, the podiatrist or podiatric surgeon makes an incision along the toe and trims the head of the proximal phalanx, allowing the toe to straighten.
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This is usually done by making an incision on the top of the foot, not on the bottom. The offending growth is then removed or "clipped," as your doctor said.
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Most techniques are major surgery (with small incisions) in a real operating room with general anesthesia.
Complications of the surgery are uncommon but not rare.
Reversal of the operation is difficult, expensive and rarely covered by insurance.
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Incisions are made at the bottom (ankle end) and at the top (groin end) of the varicose vein. A thin wire-like instrument is inserted into the vein that to strip the vein from the inside.
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The surgeon makes a small incision in the groin and pushes the intestine back into place in the abdomen. He then sews up the opening in the abdominal wall and closes the incision.
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THOMAS RILES, MD: The classical procedure that was developed in the 1950s requires an incision in the abdomen.
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Surgical procedure to deliver a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. Also called "C-section."
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Where was your uterine incision placed? Was there any reason to believe you did not heal well? What type of hospital facility are you going to birth in? Can emergency c-sections be done promptly?
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Sometimes the weakness is already present - for example, from birth around the umbilicus (umbilical hernia) in children or under the scar of an operation (incisional hernia).
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