Breakdown of Perineal Laceration Repair After Vaginal Delivery: A Case-Control Study

Conclusions: Smoking, nulliparity, episiotomy, operative delivery, third- or fourth-degree laceration, repair by a midwife, and use of chromic suture are independent risk factors for breakdown of perineal laceration repair after vaginal delivery.
Source: Journal of Pelvic Medicine and Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research