counterincision

counterincision

 [kown″ter-in-sizh´un] a second incision made to promote drainage or to relieve tension on the edges of a wound.

count·er·in·ci·sion

(kown'ter-in-sizh'ŭn), A second incision in the region of a primary incision designed to take tension off the primary closure.

count·er·in·ci·sion

(kown'tĕr-in-sizh'ŭn) A second incision adjacent to a primary incision.