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

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

<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...

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Main Authors: Calcagno Angelo, Delneri Cristina, Driul Lorenza, Fruscalzo Arrigo, Londero Ambrogio P, Bertozzi Serena, Di Benedetto Paolo, Marchesoni Diego
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
episiotomy
vaginal delivery
pelvic floor disorders
perineum
psycho-physical health
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6874/11/12

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