The standard incision used for the liver transplant is called a "chevron incision." It starts at the right side of the midsection just under the ribs and extends to the left edge of the abdomen. There is also a short incision starting under the sternum (breastbone) which extends to meet the horizontal incision.
The standard incision used for the liver transplant is called a
"chevron incision." It starts at the right side of the midsection
just under the ribs and extends to the left edge of the abdomen.
There is also a short incision starting under the...
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The standard incision used for the liver transplant is called a "chevron incision." It starts at the right side of the midsection just under the ribs and extends to the left edge of the abdomen. There is also a short incision starting under the sternum (breastbone) which extends to meet the horizontal incision.The standard incision used for the liver transplant is called a "chevron incision." It starts at the right side of the midsection just under the ribs and extends to the left edge of the abdomen. There is also a short incision starting under the... More