Episiotomy: Are Indian Obstetricians Getting the Angle Right?

ConclusionsKnowledge surrounding the recommended episiotomy angle is lacking. Doctors are failing to estimate their desired episiotomy angle. This highlights the need for national guidelines, the creation and validation of structured training programmes to improve accuracy, or using fixed-angle devices such as the EPISCISSORS-60 or other proven measurement aids to minimise preventable harm due to human error.
Source: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology of India - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research