Which is the preferred incision for abdominal exploration in blunt abdominal injury ?
The preferred incision for emergency abdominal exploration in blunt injury abdomen is midline laparotomy. This type of incision is preferred as it provides adequate exposure, associated with minimal blood loss, minimal nerve and muscle injury. Ref: Current Surgical Diagnosis & Treatment, 12th Edition, By Gerard M. Dohey, Page 230,31; Bailey and Love's Sho practice of surgery , 24th Edition, Page 288
Transverse incision
Paramedian incision
Always midline incision
Depending upon the organ