8. What type and size of suture is typically used for a subcuticular closure? Wh

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8. What type and size of suture is typically used for a subcuticular closure? What type of needle do you antici- pate would be used? 9. Which incision is used most commonly for emergency surgery? Which incision is least likely to have an inci- dence of incisional herniation but a greater chance of infection or nerve damage? 10. What precaution should be taken for each incision? A. Precaution for a median incision that will ensure no damage to the bladder or falciform ligament: B. Precaution for a right or left Kocher incision that will ensure no subsequent weakening of the abdominal musculature

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8. 4-0 absorbable or skin staples; needle should be 4-0 nylon needle

9. thoracoabdominal incision; vertical incision (paramedian)

10. a) peritoneum entered as a point closest to umbilicus.

b) the ninth dorsal nerve must always be preserved

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