Is Episiotomy worthwile to prevent obstetric anal sphincter injury during operative vaginal delivery in nulliparous women?

ConclusionEpisiotomy is a modifiable risk factors which can contribute to reduce the risk of OASIS in nulliparous women with operative vaginal delivery. This intervention should be included in a global management of the second stage of labor
Source: European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Biology - Category: OBGYN Source Type: research