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Exploration of the abdomen for trauma is best carried out utilizing an upper midline incision from the xiphoid to the umbilicus. Once pathology is encountered in the abdomen, the incision can be extended around the umbilicus and down to the pubis if necessary to permit adequate exposure of the injuries and an inspection of the entire abdominal cavity. The incision can also be carried upward as a midline sternotomy if necessary to treat a thoracoabdominal injury.
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Battistella, F.D., Blaisdell, F.W. (1995). Treatment of Abdominal Injuries. In: Goris, R.J.A., Trentz, O. (eds) The Integrated Approach to Trauma Care. Update in Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine, vol 22. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-79272-4_19
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