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episiotomy surgical incision into the perineum during the late stages of labour to prevent its laceration during childbirth and to make delivery easier episiotomy [ə‚pēz·ē′äd·ə·mē] (medicine) Medial or lateral incision of the vulva during childbirth, to avoid undue laceration. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Women who had undergone a normal vaginal delivery with an episiotomy were randomised to have the incision site cleaned with either tap water or procaine spirit. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) published a comprehensive study of episiotomy (surgical resection of the perineum--the skin between the vaginal opening and the anus). 11) In 2005, a major government review of episiotomy concluded that the benefits of the procedure don't outweigh the harm. |
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