Maylard incision
Maylard Incision
The Maylard Incision (pronunciation: may-lard in-sizh-un) is a type of surgical incision used primarily in gynecological surgery and obstetrics.
Etymology
The Maylard Incision is named after Alexander Hugh Freeland Barbour and M. S. Maylard, two Scottish surgeons who first described the technique in the early 20th century.
Description
The Maylard Incision involves a transverse (horizontal) cut in the lower abdomen, specifically through the rectus abdominis muscles and the pyramidalis muscles. This type of incision allows for greater exposure of the pelvic organs, making it particularly useful in gynecological and obstetric procedures.
Related Terms
- Surgical incision: A cut made by a surgeon to access the inside of the body.
- Gynecological surgery: Surgery performed on the female reproductive system.
- Obstetrics: The medical specialty dealing with the care of women's reproductive tracts and their children during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period.
- Rectus abdominis muscle: A paired muscle running vertically on each side of the anterior wall of the human abdomen.
- Pyramidalis muscle: A small triangular muscle, anterior to the Rectus abdominis muscle.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Maylard incision
- Wikipedia's article - Maylard incision
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