Open AccessThe Ilioinguinal Surgical Approach Using a Modified Medial Window: Origin, Evolution, and Applications. A 34-Year Perspective
Author(s) -
Keith A. Mayo,
Florence Unno
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of orthopaedic trauma
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.221
H-Index - 121
eISSN - 1531-2291
pISSN - 0890-5339
DOI - 10.1097/bot.0000000000001404
Subject(s) - medicine , dissection (medical) , surgery , anatomy , perspective (graphical) , window (computing) , surgical procedures , reduction (mathematics) , artificial intelligence , computer science , operating system , geometry , mathematics
Emile Letournel's ilioinguinal approach provided unprecedented surgical access to the anterior aspect of the innominate bone. A refinement of this approach is described which incorporates a modified medial window that limits dissection around the external iliac vessels, expands surgical exposure of the anterior pelvic ring, and provides additional reduction possibilities while preserving the capabilities of the lateral and middle windows.