What are the benefits and risks of restrictive versus routine episiotomy during vaginal birth? Evidence Update, Maternal Health Series, January 2004

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2004
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Health
Authors:
Carroli, G., Belizan, J.

Abstract

Six randomised controlled trials indicate restrictive episiotomy policies, where health staff avoid the procedure, appear to have a number of benefits compared to policies where episiotomies are performed routinely.

This Evidence Update was adapted from Carroli G, Belizan J. Episiotomy for vaginal birth (Cochrane Review). In: The Cochrane Library, Issue 4, 2003.

Citation

Maternal Health Series, Effective Health Care Alliance Programme, Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, 2 pp.

What are the benefits and risks of restrictive versus routine episiotomy during vaginal birth? Evidence Update, Maternal Health Series, January 2004

Published 1 January 2004
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