Preference of Small or Large Surgical Incision for Laparotomy in a Rural Teaching Institution in North India

Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 1

Abstract

Thirty participants of SGT University Budhera, Gurgaon (Haryana) India including anesthesiologists, surgeons and paramedical staff were surveyed by giving a structured questionnaire regarding their preference for small or large surgical incision for laparotomy and for finding reasons for their preference for a particular incision. Most participants were in favor of small surgical incision. The most common reason for their preference was better cosmetic results.

Authors and Affiliations

Krishan Lal Garg, Manju Bala, Aneet . , M. L. Khatri, Madhu Tiwari, Pawan Tiwari

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  • EP ID EP588039
  • DOI 10.9790/0853-1601010709
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Krishan Lal Garg, Manju Bala, Aneet . , M. L. Khatri, Madhu Tiwari, Pawan Tiwari (2017). Preference of Small or Large Surgical Incision for Laparotomy in a Rural Teaching Institution in North India. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS), 16(1), 7-9. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-588039