Opening an Abdomen – Step 07

Anterior Fascia
Anterior Fascia

a. Procedure by Surgeon

With tissue forceps and scalpel, the external (anterior) oblique fascia is incised. Fascia is a layer of firm, connective tissue which covers the muscles.

b. Items Supplied by Scrub

  • Tissue forceps and deep knife (#3 handle with #10 blade) suture per surgeons’s preference
  • Crile or Kelly hemostats
  • Straight Mayo scissors
#3 Knife Handle
#3 Knife Handle
#10 Blade
#10 Blade
Tissue Forceps
Tissue Forceps
Crile hemostat
Crile hemostat
Kelly Hemostat
Kelly Hemostat
Straight Mayo scissors
Straight Mayo scissors

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