Kocher Cut - Dictionary Of Medical Terms

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Kocher Cut - Dictionary Of Medical Terms
Kocher Cut - Dictionary Of Medical Terms

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Kocher cut

Kocher section (E. Th. Kocher, Swiss surgeon, 1841-1917):

  1. An arcuate incision made in the region of the scapula, intended for its extirpation (complete removal) or resection.
  2. A straight longitudinal incision made along the outer surface of the upper arm, used in operations performed on the humerus.
  3. A straight longitudinal incision made along the dorsal-ulnar or dorsal-radial surface of the forearm during surgical interventions on the ulna or radius.
  4. An incision along the dorsal-radial surface, carried out in the area of the wrist joint, from the radial side of the extensor tendon of the II finger, used as an access to the wrist joint.
  5. An arcuate transverse incision made along the outer surface of the proximal (upper) end of the thigh, used in operations on the femur.
  6. Longitudinal straight incision along the posterior outer surface of the lower leg during operations on its bones.
  7. Incision of the anterior abdominal wall from the xiphoid process to the X right rib, used to access the liver.

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