A saphenous cutdown refers to a skin incision associated with:

A) removal of the saphenous vein for use in a coronary bypass procedure.
B) insertion of a cannula into the vein at the ankle for prolonged administration of blood, drugs, etc.
C) repair of a femoral hernia that traverses the saphenous opening in the fascia lata.
D) removal of a piece of saphenous nerve for use as a nerve graft.
E) removal of the saphenous nerve because of severe pain along the medial side of the foot.


Ans: B

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