A randomized control trial evaluating the prevalence of obstetrical anal sphincter injuries in primigravida in routine versus selective mediolateral episiotomy

Sulaiman AS 1 , Ahmad S , Ismail NA , Rahman RA , Jamil MA , Mohd Dali AZ

Affiliations 

  • 1 Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia Medical Center, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tel. +603 91455949. Fax. +603 91738946. E-mail: aqmarsuraya@gmail.com
Saudi Med J, 2013 Aug;34(8):819-23.
PMID: 23974453

Abstract

To evaluate the prevalence of obstetrical anal sphincter injuries (OASIS), which include third and fourth degree perineal tears in primigravida in routine versus selective mediolateral episiotomy. Secondly, to determine the rate of episiotomy in local settings.

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