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[Episiotomy and its complications]

H A Hirsch1

  • 1Univ.-Frauenklinik Tübingen.

Zeitschrift Fur Geburtshilfe Und Neonatologie
|January 1, 1997
PubMed
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Many claimed benefits of episiotomy lack sufficient evidence and some are disproven. This procedure, particularly median episiotomy, increases risks of severe lacerations and complications like incontinence.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Perineal Health

Context:

  • Episiotomy is a surgical procedure performed during childbirth.
  • The benefits and risks associated with episiotomy are subjects of ongoing medical debate.
  • Evidence supporting routine episiotomy is limited and often contested.

Purpose:

  • To critically evaluate the evidence supporting the benefits of episiotomy.
  • To identify and analyze the risks and complications associated with episiotomy.
  • To provide a comprehensive overview of current literature regarding episiotomy outcomes.

Summary:

  • Many purported benefits of episiotomy are not adequately substantiated by scientific evidence.
  • Median episiotomy is associated with an increased risk of third-degree lacerations, while mediolateral episiotomy may lead to postpartum pain and delayed wound healing.

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  • Rare but significant complications include fecal/flatal incontinence and fistula formation, with both episiotomy and its omission having potential forensic implications.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the need for evidence-based practice in childbirth interventions.
    • Informs clinical decision-making regarding the necessity and technique of episiotomy.
    • Emphasizes the importance of proper surgical technique and materials for optimal perineal wound healing and reduced complications.