SEVERE LACERATIONS AFTER CHILDBIRTH

Citation
K. Hordnes et P. Bergsjo, SEVERE LACERATIONS AFTER CHILDBIRTH, Acta obstetricia et gynecologica Scandinavica, 72(6), 1993, pp. 413-422
Citations number
68
Categorie Soggetti
Obsetric & Gynecology
ISSN journal
00016349
Volume
72
Issue
6
Year of publication
1993
Pages
413 - 422
Database
ISI
SICI code
0001-6349(1993)72:6<413:SLAC>2.0.ZU;2-K
Abstract
We have reviewed the literature on third and fourth degree perineal la cerations, with respect to occurrence, risk factors, repair, short and long term morbidity, and secondary treatment. Suggestions of delivery procedures aiming to reduce the extent of perineal trauma are given. The long term sequelae of severe lacerations are clearly underestimate d.