Which of the following is not correct pertaining to a typical surgical incision used for an appendectomy?

A) The McBurney point is identified.
B) An almost transverse or an oblique (McBurney) incision may be used.
C) The subcostal nerve is identified and preserved.
D) The iliohypogastric nerve is identified and preserved.
E) If gridiron incisions are used, there is no loss of strength in the ability of the anterolateral abdominal muscles to resist intraabdominal pressure.


Ans: C

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