The National Medical Commission advocates for simulation-based training in basic surgical skills, highlighting the need for accessible and cost-effective models. Thus, this study aimed to develop and evaluate a novel Indigenous Cost-effective model for Incision & Drainage (NICA) of subcutaneous abscess...
18 A 6.0 to 8.0 × 1.0 to 1.5-cm portion of the rectus fascia is harvested through a Pfannenstiel incision and secured at the ends with suture. An inverted U or midline incision is centered over the proximal urethra, and the endopelvic fascia is sharply perforated lateral and distal to ...
The presence of a post-operative PJ leak or fistula is known to be a significant risk factor for incisional and organ space SSI [18]. For this reason, we excluded the five patients with a postoperative PJ leak or POPF, which could cause a bias in ascribing the exact cause of SSIs soug...