article · Journal of the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa

Restrictive approach to episiotomy and the risk of third- and fourth-grade perineal tears: An analytical cross-sectional study at a rural tertiary hospital in South Africa

2026Open accessWalter Sisulu University

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The low incidence of third- and fourth-degree tears among women without episiotomy reaffirms the advantages of a restrictive approach to the practice of episiotomy.

Research topics

Pelvic floor disorders treatments
Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes
Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research

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DOI: 10.4102/jcmsa.v4i1.242

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