CONTRIBUTIONS OF EMIL THEODOR KOCHER::
Kocher's Vein - may sometimes drain lower and middle thyroid if present.
Kocher's Forceps - has got a tooth in its tip.
Kocherisation - duodenal mobilisation.
Kocher's Right Subcostal Incision - for cholecystectomy.
Kocher's Thyroid Incision - horizontal crease incision, two finger breadth above the sternal notch, from one sternocleidomastoid to the other (posterior margin of sternocleidomastoid).
Kocher's Method - for reduction of shoulder dislocation.
Kocher's Test - when both lateral lobes of thyroid are pushed posteromedially with fingers in case of a huge or long-standing thyroid enlargement, the production of stridor indicates a positive test [signifies weakened tracheal (rings) cartilage because of constant pressure by the thyroid gland].
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