Mediolateral episiotomy and obstetric anal sphincter injuries in nullipara: a propensity score matching study
In context of selective use, mediolateral episiotomy has no significant protective effect on obstetric anal sphincter injuries in women undergoing vaginal delivery. However, there is a possible benefit in vacuum-assisted delivery, especially when considering the duration of the second stage of labor.
Authors
- Or Bercovich (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3477-7590)
- Eran Hadar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3101-2827)
- Bar Narkis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0005-4114-8786)
- Anat Pardo
- Ohad Houri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3393-813X)
- Daniela Chen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5742-1979)
- Asnat Walfisch (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0201-9691)
Institutions
- Tel Aviv University (IL)
- Rabin Medical Center (IL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
- Published
- 2025-01-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-025-07184-0
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Pelvic floor disorders treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.67