A surgical incision into the abdomen is:

A) ileostomy.
B) vagotomy.
C) herniotomy.
D) laparotomy.


D
Explanation:
A) An ileostomy is a new opening into the ileum.
B) A vagotomy is an incision into the vagus nerve.
C) A herniotomy is an incision into a hernia.
D) Correct.

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