Re: Episiotomy vs No Episiotomy

From: Bernard Cristalli (bclaure@mailhost.grolier.fr)
Mon Dec 30 09:56:16 1996


Myer.S.Bornstein@massmed.org, M.D. wrote: >
> Bob: I read your article on the advantages / disadvantages of
> episiotomy. Your summary shows no difference in episiotomies/1-2 degree
> laceration in the function of the pelvic floor. We are being told by
> DMA, through our review agency MassPro, that we must decrease our
> episiotomy rate, because there is better invervation later on.
> Comments please.
> Myer

Just a word,

A belgian article a few years ago showed, on a large sample, that episiotomies were more likely associated with heavy lacerations.

Bias: more episio. when the babies are big?

--
Bernard Cristalli MD CNGOF
Paris - France




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