Citation
Thorp, John M., Jr.; Bowes, Watson A., Jr.; Brame, Robert G.; & Cefalo, Robert C. (1987). Selected Use of Midline Episiotomy: Effect on Perineal Trauma. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 70(2), 260-262.Abstract
A prospective, nonrandomized controlled study was performed to determine the effect of using midline episiotomy only for mothers who experienced fetal distress and/or operative vaginal delivery. Such a policy resulted in a significant decline in third- and fourth-degree lacerations in nulliparous women. This reduction was most pronounced in nulliparous women delivering infants larger than 3400 g. No third- or fourth-degree laceration occurred without antecedent episiotomy in any woman. A policy of using episiotomy selectively appears to lower the incidence of perineal trauma.URL
https://journals.lww.com/greenjournal/Abstract/1987/08000/Selected_Use_of_Midline_Episiotomy__Effect_on.25.aspxReference Type
Journal ArticleYear Published
1987Journal Title
Obstetrics & GynecologyAuthor(s)
Thorp, John M., Jr.Bowes, Watson A., Jr.
Brame, Robert G.
Cefalo, Robert C.