The inability to properly evaluate "McBurney's Point" leads to thousands of unnecessary surguries per year. Tiebreaker will be based on knowledge of "The Point" as well as the condition diagnosed falsely leading to the unnecessary surgery.
2007-02-12 14:31:47 · 4 answers · asked by gordios_thomas_icxc 4 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
It can lead to a diagnosis of acute appendicitis
2007-02-12 14:37:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
McBurney's ponit is an area roughly 2 inches from the right, superior portion of the ilium, extending up towards the umbillicus. Evaluatoin of this leads to the diagnosis or ruling out of an Appendicitis.
2007-02-12 14:38:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Please see the web pages for more details on McBurney's point.
McBurney's point is the name given to the point over the right side of the human abdomen that is one-third of the distance from the ASIS (anterior superior iliac spine) to the umbilicus. This point roughly corresponds to the most common location of the base of the appendix where it is attached to the cecum.
2007-02-12 14:48:11 · answer #3 · answered by gangadharan nair 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
McBurney's Point: Instant heartburn from eating crappy fast-food.
2007-02-12 14:34:16 · answer #4 · answered by DaddyBoy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋