Surgical Anatomy

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Kocher manoeuvre

Peritoneum lateral to the second part of the duodenum incised; duodenum and pancreatic head reflected medially off the IVC.

Surgical Anatomy · Layers and approaches

Named fascial layers

Every fascia named after a person. Essential for oral exams in surgery and anatomy.

Surgical Anatomy · Layers and approaches

Layers in a chest drain insertion

The layers you pass through when placing a chest drain for haemothorax, pneumothorax or effusion.

Surgical Anatomy · Layers and approaches

Layers in a lumbar puncture

From the skin to the subarachnoid space, layer by layer.

Surgical Anatomy · Layers and approaches

Layers in a C-section

Every layer involved in a caesarean section, from the skin downwards.

Surgical Anatomy · Layers and approaches