Background:- Episiotomy or perineotomy is a minor surgical procedure performed in labour room to facilitate delivery of the baby and prevent injury perineum. The analysis statistics revealed that rate episiotomy was extremely high (87%).The wound related complications resulted extended hospital stay unsatisfactory birthing experience among delivered women. Methodology:- Different methods root c...

• Vol 10 • July 2008 Perineal Massage to Prevent Perineal Trauma Perineal trauma is defined as any damage to the genitalia occurring during childbirth, either spontaneously or because of a surgical incision or episiotomy [1,2]. A large British study showed that 85% of women delivering vaginally will sustain some form of perineal trauma [3]. Over two-thirds of such women will require suturing. G...

BACKGROUND Malignant transformation of endometriosis associated with episiotomy scar is a rare event, especially histological type of clear cell adenocarcinoma. There are only three clear cell carcinoma in episiotomy scar reported, no standard treatment established. CASE PRESENTATION A 36-year-old woman presented with a two-month history of painless but puritic perineal lump which she noticed...

Third degree perineal tears are a major complication in vaginal childbirth and are more frequent in vaginal operative deliveries (VOD). Several studies have reported on risk factors associated with severe perineal trauma and its complications such as fecal and urinary incontinence. Within this, the role performance and type of episiotomy remains controversial, especially if combined with VOD. A...

OBJECTIVES To study the prevalence of female genital cutting (FGC) in a nulliparous population admitted for childbirth. In addition, the type of FGC, the motives supporting FGC and perineal damage associated with this practice were evaluated. SUBJECTS AND METHODS A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted in the labor ward, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Assiut University Hos...

OBJECTIVE To compare the maternal and neonatal outcomes of operative vaginal delivery in relation to the use of episiotomy. DESIGN Pilot randomised controlled trial (RCT). SETTING Two urban maternity units in Scotland and England. SAMPLE Nulliparous women anticipating a singleton cephalic vaginal delivery were recruited in the antenatal period. METHODS If an operative vaginal delivery w...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Similar to other wounds, episiotomy could lead to infections and delayed recovery. Since olive oil has antibacterial and wound healing properties, this study aimed to compare the effects of cold compress with gel packs and topical olive oil on the recovery of episiotomy wounds in primigravid women. METHODS: This clinical trial was conducted on 90 primigravid women refe...

Episiotomy is now one of the most common procedures performed in obstetrics. At the beginning of its existence, it was performed very carefully and used in exceptional circumstances. In the second half of the twentieth century, its use became so widespread that it was almost regarded as a standard procedure in labor rooms. Authors intend to provide answers to the question as to whether it was a...