Re: pair
From: j wang, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 31 Oct 2000 07:46:28 -0600 (CST)
There are several ways an episiotomy or tear can be repaired. A partial
third degree tear implies that the muscles may be involved. Depending
upon the appearance of the tissue, the subcutaneous layers can be
brought over to cover the perineal muscles.
At Mon, 30 Oct 2000, curious wrote:
>
>>Rather than the 4-quadrent repair it overlaps the muscle
>but i'm not sure if that is possible with a PARTIAL 3rd.
>
>link to thread
>http://forums.obgyn.net/ob-gyn-l/OBGYNL.0001/0086.html
>
>>What do you mean by "overlapping technique"?
>>
>>>Is it possible to use the overlaping technique when repairing a PARTIAL
>>>thrid degree tear.
>>
>>--
>>James Wang, M.D
>>Assitant Clinical Prof.
>>Tufts University School of Medicine
>>
>>**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
>>and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
>>This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
>>consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
>>and/or interventions.
>>
--
James Wang, M.D
Assitant Clinical Prof.
Tufts University School of Medicine
**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only
and, as such, do not constitute a physician-patient relationship.
This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options
and/or interventions.
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