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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - Intraoperative

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For which of the following procedures might a surgeon perform a Pfannenstiel incision?

Appendectomy
Bowel resection
Nephrectomy
Hysterectomy

Explanation

Answer: D-A Pfannenstiel incision would most likely be used for a hysterectomy. This type of incision is done low on the abdomen and is good for cosmetic purposes. It is cut just above the symphysis pubis and often used for surgeries of the uterus, ovaries or prostate. The Pfannenstiel incision may also be referred to as a bikini cut.

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