Impact of episiotomy on pelvic floor disorders and their influence on women's wellness after the sixth month postpartum: a retrospective study

• Main Authors: Calcagno Angelo (Author), Delneri Cristina (Author), Driul Lorenza (Author), Fruscalzo Arrigo (Author), Londero Ambrogio P (Author), Bertozzi Serena (Author), Di Benedetto Paolo (Author), Marchesoni Diego (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2011-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The role of episiotomy as a protective factor against pelvic floor disorders postpartum has been debated for many years, but its routine use has been hitherto discouraged in the literature. Comparisons between restrictive and routine...