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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Perinatal Care
  • Pharmacological Interventions

Background:

  • Perineal trauma is a common complication of vaginal birth, leading to short- and long-term health issues.
  • Perineal hyaluronidase (HAase) injection has been utilized since the 1950s to mitigate perineal trauma, pain, and episiotomy rates.
  • HAase administration is considered a low-risk, cost-effective method for reducing perineal trauma without adverse effects.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy and safety of perineal HAase injections in reducing perineal trauma, episiotomy, and pain during vaginal delivery.
  • To synthesize evidence from randomized controlled trials on the impact of HAase on maternal and neonatal outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials.
  • Searches conducted across major databases (Cochrane, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL) and clinical trial registries in November 2023.
  • Primary outcomes included perineal trauma (tears/episiotomy), episiotomy rates, and perineal pain; secondary outcomes covered laceration degrees, perineal edema, and Apgar scores.

Main Results:

  • Five trials involving 747 women were included, with evidence quality ranging from very low to moderate.
  • Perineal HAase injection showed no significant difference compared to placebo for perineal trauma, episiotomy, or lacerations (low-certainty evidence).
  • HAase injection likely reduced perineal edema 24 hours postpartum versus placebo (moderate-certainty evidence) and may reduce perineal trauma versus no intervention (low-certainty evidence).

Conclusions:

  • Perineal HAase injection may decrease perineal trauma compared to no intervention but not placebo, and likely reduces postpartum perineal edema.
  • The evidence is limited by the small number of high-quality trials and insufficient reported outcomes, necessitating further research.
  • Rigorous randomized controlled trials are required to definitively establish the role, optimal dosage, and application of HAase in vaginal deliveries.