The outcomes of midline versus medio-lateral episiotomy

• Main Authors: Chongsomchai Chompilas (Author), Seekorn Kanok (Author), Pattamadilok Jeerichuda (Author), Prasertcharoensuk Witoon (Author), Lumbiganon Pisake (Author), Thinkhamrop Jadsada (Author), Sooklim Ratchadawan (Author), Pitak Prakai (Author), Chansamak Sukanya (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2007-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Episiotomy is the surgical enlargement of the vaginal orifice by an incision of the perineum during the second stage of labor or just before delivery of the baby. During the 1970s, it was common to perform an episiotomy for almost al...