Definition of Episiotomy. Meaning of Episiotomy. Synonyms of Episiotomy

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Definition of Episiotomy

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- Episiotomy, also known as perineotomy, is a surgical incision of the perineum and the posterior ****l wall generally done by an obstetrician. This is...
- ****ual relations of episiotomy need further study. Similarly, in Cambodia, the practice has been linked to high rates of episiotomy: A study in the NIH...
- perineal tear is distinct from an episiotomy, in which the perineum is intentionally incised to facilitate delivery. Episiotomy, a very rapid birth, or large...
- mother. The intention is also to attempt to: eliminate the need for an episiotomy during an instrument (forceps and vacuum extraction) delivery; to prevent...
- is no longer recommended, and not having an episiotomy is found to have better results than an episiotomy, it is one of the most common medical procedures...
- delivery if the mother had an episiotomy or tearing at the opening of the ****, it is stitched. In the past, an episiotomy was routine. However, more recent...
- difficult to repair. A 2017 Cochrane review compared episiotomy as needed (restrictive) with routine episiotomy to determine the possible benefits and harms for...
- ****ociated with significant lacerations or interventions are used such as episiotomy or operative (forceps/vacuum extraction) deliveries or in situations where...
- haphazard manner, obstetricians and, less frequently, midwives may perform an episiotomy, which is a deliberate cut made in the perineum starting from the fourchette...
- ****l stenosis is often caused by radiation therapy to the pelvis, an episiotomy, or other forms of surgical procedures. Chemotherapy can also increase...