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Comparison of the Effects of Episiotomy and No Episiotomy on Pain, Urinary Incontinence, and Sexual Function 3 Months Postpartum: A Prospective Follow-up Study

, 2012
Background: The episiotomy rate has declined worldwide but remains high in several countries such as Taiwan. The effects of episiotomy on womens health should be a constant concern. Few data are available on the effect of episiotomy by validated measures.
張秀如;陳光和;林鶴雄;余玉眉;賴裕和, CHANG, SHIOW-RU;CHEN, KUANG-HO;LIN, HO-HSIUNG;CHAO, YU-MEI YU;LAI, YEUR-HUR   +1 more
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Magnitude of episiotomy practice and associated factors among women who gave birth at Hiwot Fana Specialized University Hospital, Eastern Ethiopia [PDF]

, 2022
Background: Episiotomy is an intentional surgical incision made on the perineum with the aim of enlarging the introits during the second stage of labor or just before delivery of the baby. It sometimes also interferes with the mother's comfort during the
Debella, A, Eyeberu, A, Getachew, A, Ketema, I, Bekele, H, Mesfin, S, Eshetu, B, Tamiru, D, Yohannes, E, Lami, M, Habte, S, Negash, A, Birhanu, B, Getachew, T, Asfaw, H, et al.   +15 more
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Art and craft of episiotomy [PDF]

, 2022
Background: Episiotomy is the most common obstetric surgical procedure performed in labor room. Mediolateral and Midline episiotomies are the most common types.
Patil, Gayatri L., Pujar, Tejaswi V., Priya, Edamadaka Vishnu, A. S., Sridevi, B. K., Sridevi   +4 more
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Retrospective analysis of episiotomy prevalence [PDF]

, 2017
WOS: 000423956200007PubMed ID: 29278232Objective: This study was performed to determine the rate of episiotomy. Material and Methods: This retrospective was conducted in 3 state hospitals located in 3 cities in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey ...
Kızılırmak, Aynur, Kartal, Bahtisen, Kizilirmak, Aynur, Aynur Kızılırmak, Gökçe Demir, Kartal, Bahtışen, Pelin Calpbinici, Demir, Gokce, Calpbinici, Pelin, Bahtışen Kartal   +9 more
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Effect of Lavender on Episiotomy Wound Healing and Pain Relief: A Systematic Review [PDF]

Journal of Evidence-Based Care, 2020
Background: Perineal pain is the most common post-episiotomy complication, and delay in episiotomy wound healing can lead to infection. Linalool and linalyl acetate are the most effective compounds of lavender. The present systematic review was performed
Maryam Moradi, Azin Niazi, Ehsan Mazloumi, Seyedeh Fatemeh Mousavi, Violeta Lopez   +4 more
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[Liberal versus restrictive practice of episiotomy: do there exist specific obstetrical indications for episiotomy?]

, 2006
International audiencePURPOSE: To analyze the literature comparing two different policies for episotomy practice: liberal versus restrictive use. To search and discuss specific indications for episiotomy.
Courtois, L., Maillet, R., Riethmuller, D.   +2 more
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Trigonometric characteristics of episiotomy & pregnancy variables

European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology: X
Introduction: Episiotomy, though simple and most common surgical procedure performed in labour theatre, has a lot of bearing on patients’ recovery postpartum.
Richa Chouksey, Sai Snehitha Veluguleti, Deeksha Pandey   +2 more
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Does induction or augmentation of labor increase the risk of postpartum hemorrhage in pregnant women with anemia? A multicenter prospective cohort study in India

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, Volume 169, Issue 1, Page 299-309, April 2025.
Abstract Objective To investigate whether induction/augmentation of labor in pregnant women with anemia increases the risk of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) and whether this risk varied by indications for labor induction/augmentation and by anemia severity in pregnancy.
Tuck Seng Cheng, Farzana Zahir, Carolin Solomi V, Ashok Verma, Sereesha Rao, Saswati Sanyal Choudhury, Gitanjali Deka, Pranabika Mahanta, Swapna Kakoty, Robin Medhi, Shakuntala Chhabra, Anjali Rani, Amrit Bora, Indrani Roy, Bina Minz, Omesh Kumar Bharti, Rupanjali Deka, Charles Opondo, David Churchill, Marian Knight, Jennifer J. Kurinczuk, Manisha Nair   +21 more
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Effectiveness of immersive virtual reality‐based interventions for alleviating peri‐ and post‐procedural pain and anxiety in gynecologic settings: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Background Non‐pharmacological and complementary therapeutic, notably immersive virtual reality‐based interventions (IVR), could alleviate pain and anxiety associated with gynecologic procedures. Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of IVR in reducing peri‐ and post‐procedural pain and anxiety in gynecologic procedures.
Cristina González‐Lara, Marina Piñar‐Lara, Esteban Obrero‐Gaitán, Héctor García‐López, Irene Cortés‐Pérez   +4 more
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Magnitude of Episiotomy and Associated Factors among Mothers Who Give Birth in Arba Minch General Hospital, Southern Ethiopia: Observation-Based Cross-Sectional Study

Journal of Pregnancy, 2020
Background. Episiotomy is the most common obstetric procedure, performed when the clinical circumstances place the patient at a high risk of high-degree laceration. However, episiotomy should be done with judicious indication to lower perineal laceration
Kassahun Fikadu, Negussie Boti, Birtukan Tadesse, Dureti Mesele, Emenet Aschenaki, Etenesh Toka, Fistum Arega, Tsehaynesh Girma, Abebech Paulos   +8 more
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