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Obstetrics
Much Ado About a Little Cut: Is Episiotomy Worthwhile?
May 6th, 2000
Episiotomy should not be a routine part of labor and delivery according to a Clinical Commentary in the April 2000 issue of Obstetrics & Gynecology. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) does not recommend routine use of episiotomies. However, the study authors conclude that the procedure is still performed too frequently (one third of live births in 1996) and does not result in decreased incidents of urinary incontinence. An episiotomy is a surgical incision made into the perineum area between the vagina and the anus to widen the vaginal opening and help shorten delivery time. Historically, the procedure was...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2000-05-06)
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