Entry, by puncture or minor incision, of instrumentation through the skin or mucous membrane and any other body layers necessary to reach the site of the procedure is called ____.
A)open
B)percutaneous
C)percutaneous endoscopic
D)open with percutaneous endoscopic assistance

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Percutaneous means through the skin or mucous membrane, so percutaneous access refers to entering the body through a small puncture or incision rather than through an open incision. The other options either do not accurately describe the method of access or add unnecessary details.

Entry, by Puncture or Minor Incision, of Instrumentation Through the Skin