The Fowler—Weir approach to appendicectomy
- 1 April 1975
- journal article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in British Journal of Surgery
- Vol. 62 (4) , 303-304
- https://doi.org/10.1002/bjs.1800620413
Abstract
The medial approach of Fowler-Weir enables rapid opening of the abdominal cavity and provides good access to the appendix. Although there is less muscle trauma the wound seems as painful postoperatively as with the classic muscle-splitting approach. However, morbidity is less as shown by a decrease in the wound and deep infection rate compared with that after appendicectomy by the McBurney approach.Keywords
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