Horizontal incision

What does "Horizontal incision" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A "horizontal incision" in medicine refers to a cut made by a surgeon that runs left to right, or side to side, on the body. This is often done during surgeries to access certain areas of the body. The term "horizontal" is used to describe the direction of the cut in relation to the patient's body, similar to how we describe the horizon as being side to side when we look at it. This type of incision can be made on various parts of the body depending on the specific surgical procedure.

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