Episiotomy is a protocol that became obsolete in 1983[1].When randomized,controlled studies of episiotomy were carried out,episiotomy was found to be associated with more third-degree extensions,more anal muscle damag...Episiotomy is a protocol that became obsolete in 1983[1].When randomized,controlled studies of episiotomy were carried out,episiotomy was found to be associated with more third-degree extensions,more anal muscle damage,more short-and long-term fecal incontinence,more bleeding,more pain,more short-and long-term sexual discomfort and more sexual dissatisfaction[1].Most fecal incontinence is[2].Minmizngperineal damage on first vaginal births is critical to the perineal outcomes of subsequent births because the biggest risk factor for perineal damage on subsequent births is a previous episiotomy： 55% of women who had previously had an episiotomy needed to be sutured at subsequent birthst31. A previous third-degree extension of an episiotomy frequently results in a third-degree tear on subsequent births.展开更多
文摘Episiotomy is a protocol that became obsolete in 1983[1].When randomized,controlled studies of episiotomy were carried out,episiotomy was found to be associated with more third-degree extensions,more anal muscle damage,more short-and long-term fecal incontinence,more bleeding,more pain,more short-and long-term sexual discomfort and more sexual dissatisfaction[1].Most fecal incontinence is[2].Minmizngperineal damage on first vaginal births is critical to the perineal outcomes of subsequent births because the biggest risk factor for perineal damage on subsequent births is a previous episiotomy： 55% of women who had previously had an episiotomy needed to be sutured at subsequent birthst31. A previous third-degree extension of an episiotomy frequently results in a third-degree tear on subsequent births.
