Does the implementation of a restrictive episiotomy policy for operative deliveries increase the risk of obstetric anal sphincter injury?

ConclusionsImplementation of a restrictive MLE policy for operative delivery seems to be associated with an increase in OASI incidence with forceps, but not with vacuum.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00404-019-05174-0

Source: Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics - May 4, 2019 Category: OBGYN Source Type: research