Improving the supracostal loin incisions.
After routine supracostal loin incisions the incised edge of the diaphragm may be sutured to the lateral pericostal tissues adjacent to the superior rib. This embellishment hides the pleura from view and protects it from intraoperative injury. Additionally, the procedure results in fixation of the incised edge of the diaphragm when the wound is closed.
D000311:Adrenal Glands / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007668:Kidney / Q000033:anatomy & histology / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods