Table 1 Characteristic features of the different types of incision
From: Development of a new skin incision for conduct of conventional autopsy
Variable | I, Y, modified Y | Fourth incision | Fifth incision | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Length of incision | Less than fourth | More than conventional | Less than fourth | Advantage over fourth |
Need for additional releasing or confirmatory incisions | Yes | No | No | Advantage over Conventional while similar to fourth |
Availability of operational area for assessment without additional incision | Less than 100% | 100% | 100% | Advantage over Conventional while similar to fourth |
Visibility of reconstituted skin incision on the front aspect of the dead body | Yes | No | No | Advantage over conventional while similar to fourth |
Spillage of body fluid | Yes | No | No | Advantage over Conventional while similar to fourth |
Time taken to suture | Less | More than conventional | Less than fourth incision | Advantage over fourth |
Suturing the abdominal muscle flap | Not done | Done | Not required | Advantage over fourth |