Mediolateral/lateral episiotomy with operative vaginal delivery and the risk reduction of obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI): A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Nicola Adanna OkeahialamKa Woon WongSwati JhaAbdul H SultanJoanna C Roper

Published in: International urogynecology journal (2022)

MLE/LE may reduce the incidence of OASI in OVDs, particularly in nulliparous ventouse or forceps deliveries. This information will be useful in aiding clinical decision-making and counselling in the antenatal period and during labour.

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