Is it time to abandon episiotomy use? A randomized controlled trial (EPITRIAL).
Sagi-Dain LenaInna Kreinin-BleicherRabia BahousNoga Gur AryeTamar ShemaAya EshelOrna CaspinRon GonenShlomi SagiPublished in: International urogynecology journal (2020)
Since decreased use of episiotomy was not associated with higher rates of severe tears or any other adverse outcomes, we believe this procedure can be avoided in spontaneous as well as vacuum-assisted deliveries. Trial registration no. NCT02356237.