Incision & excision techniques

When choosing an incision some points should be considered (Raftery AT, Delbridge M, 2006) :

• Access: the incision must be appropriately placed, large enough and capable of extension
• Orientation: if possible in the lines of skin tension (Langer’s lines) or skin creases. This leads to minimal distortion and better healing
• Healing potential of tissues
• Anatomy of underlying structures, e.g. the avoidance of nerves
• Good cosmetic result

Types of surgical incisions and technique of excisions: see Excisions of the lumps

Incisions for cure: see Incisions and drainage

Appropriate skills: (Injecting Local Anaesthetics) , (Abcesses - Iincision and Drainage) , (Digital neve block) , (Paronychia - Incision and Drainage) , (Removal of the Toenail) , also  (Episiotomy) , (Coniotomy)