| Selected use of midline episiotomy: effect on perineal trauma. | |
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PMID: 3601289 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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A prospective, nonrandomized controlled study was performed to determine the effect of using midline episiotomy only for mothers who experienced fetal distress and/or operative vaginal delivery. Such a policy resulted in a significant decline in third- and fourth-degree lacerations in nulliparous women. This reduction was most pronounced in nulliparous women delivering infants larger than 3400 g. No third- or fourth-degree laceration occurred without antecedent episiotomy in any woman. A policy of using episiotomy selectively appears to lower the incidence of perineal trauma. |
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Authors:
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J M Thorp; W A Bowes; R G Brame; R Cefalo |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Obstetrics and gynecology Volume: 70 ISSN: 0029-7844 ISO Abbreviation: Obstet Gynecol Publication Date: 1987 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1987-08-19 Completed Date: 1987-08-19 Revised Date: 2009-10-26 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401101 Medline TA: Obstet Gynecol Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 260-2 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
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Episiotomy
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methods* Female Humans Perineum / injuries* Postoperative Complications / etiology, prevention & control* Pregnancy Prospective Studies |
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