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A nationwide cross-sectional survey of episiotomy practice in China

The Lancet Regional Health - Western Pacific, 2022
Summary: Background: A restrictive use of episiotomy was recommended by the obstetric society in China, but limited information on the epidemiology and the effects of restrictive use of episiotomy on maternal and fetal outcomes have been published ...
Jiangfeng Ye, Jian Zhao, Qian Chen
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Episiotomy practice and perineal outcomes in low risk vaginal deliveries: comparing a hospital attached birth center and delivery suite in Beirut, Lebanon [PDF]

Future Science OA
Background: Episiotomy is considered a protective intervention when used selectively rather than routinely. Although current obstetric practice no longer recommends routine episiotomy, data on its use remain limited, particularly in Lebanon.Objective ...
Charlotte El Hajjar, Mohammed Zaatari, Georges Yared, Manal Dahrouj, Abdullah Kadhim, Ahmad Sabbagh, Issam Hijazi, Julia Ftouny, Christopher Massaad, Kariman Ghazal   +9 more
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Episiotomy practices and associated factors in central Vietnam. [PDF]

PLoS ONE
IntroductionResearch on episiotomy practices in Vietnam is limited. This study aimed to describe episiotomy use and identify factors associated with its practice among vaginal births in Central Vietnam, following the implementation of restrictive ...
Hoang Thi Nam Giang, Do Thi Thuy Duy, Thanh-Huyen T Vu   +2 more
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Restrictive approach to episiotomy and the risk of third- and fourth-grade perineal tears: An analytical cross-sectional study at a rural tertiary hospital in South Africa [PDF]

Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
Background: Based on current evidence, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a restrictive approach to episiotomy, rather than routine performance, with a rate of between 5% and 10%.
Masibonge S.P. Ndlela, Charles B. Businge   +1 more
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Selective episiotomy guided by a perineal evaluation form for forceps-assisted vaginal delivery: a retrospective cohort study on maternal and neonatal outcomes [PDF]

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Background Forceps-assisted vaginal delivery is prone to perineal laceration and other complications. Episiotomy decisions are often experience-dependent, leading to excessive intervention.
Fei Wang, Peiyan Sun, Yawen Yan, Yannan Chen   +3 more
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Selective episiotomy versus no episiotomy – A clinical study on primigravida

Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2021
Background: Episiotomy is the incision given over the pudendum, i.e. on the external genitalia organ during the vaginal delivery. Aims and Objective: In this study it has been tried to evaluate the benefits and the risks of selective episiotomy over ...
Joydip Neogi , Rahul Chaudhuri , Swarna Nandi , Ranita Roy Chowdhury , Manidip Pal   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Perineal stress as a predictor of performing episiotomy in primiparous women: a prospective observational study

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022
Background Episiotomy is a surgical solution to relieve perineal stress, resulting in an easily repairable incision, in comparison to the risks of serious vaginal trauma during delivery.
Binbin Xu, Qi Luo, Rongrong Wu, Ying Lu, Hongjun Ying, Yanan Xu, Zhaie Lu   +6 more
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The perception and knowledge about episiotomy: A cross-sectional survey involving healthcare workers in a low- and middle-income country

African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine, 2021
Background: Episiotomy was introduced into clinical practice without clear evidence of its benefits.The knowledge and understanding of episiotomy guidelines and practice by healthcare workers is substandard in our setting; hence, the injudicious use of ...
Cyprian M. Maphanga, Thinagrin D. Naidoo
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Understanding the perspectives and values of midwives, obstetricians and obstetric registrars regarding episiotomy: qualitative interview study

BMJ Open, 2021
Objectives Insight into perspectives and values of care providers on episiotomy can be a first step towards reducing variation in its use. We aimed to gain insight into these perspectives and values.Setting Maternity care in the Netherlands.Participants ...
Thomas van den Akker, Ank de Jonge, Anna Seijmonsbergen-Schermers, Suzanne Thompson, Esther Feijen-de Jong, Marrit Smit, Marianne Prins   +6 more
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Selective versus routine use of episiotomy for vaginal births in Shanghai hospitals, China: a comparison of policies

BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth, 2022
Background To assess the effects of policy of selective versus routine episiotomy on mother and baby for women delivering vaginally in Shanghai and whether the hospital type has any effect on the outcomes.
Shengyi Gu, Jindan Pei, Chenchen Zhou, Xiaobo Zhao, Sheng Wan, Jun Zhang, Adewumi Adanlawo, Zhongcheng Luo, Guizhu Wu, Xiaolin Hua   +9 more
doaj   +1 more source