Does birthweight have a role in the effect of episiotomy on anal sphincter injury?

Gabriel LevinAmihai RottenstreichTal CahanHadas IlanDaniel ShaiAbraham TsurRaanan Meyer

Published in: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics (2020)

Lateral and mediolateral episiotomies are independent modifiable predictors of OASI, protective against OASI in SVDs when neonates weigh > 3000 g and 2500-3499 g in VADs.

Keyphrases

high grade
minimally invasive
low birth weight
gestational age
urinary incontinence
preterm infants