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Episiotomy

An incision of the posterior vaginal wall and a portion of the pudenda which enlarges the vaginal introitus to facilitate delivery and prevent lacerations.
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Episiotomies
Networked: 1728 relevant articles (87 outcomes, 252 trials/studies)

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Therapy Context: Research Results

Experts

1. Laine, Katariina: 8 articles (12/2022 - 03/2011)
2. Gissler, Mika: 7 articles (09/2021 - 01/2009)
3. Kalis, Vladimir: 6 articles (12/2022 - 03/2011)
4. Lu, Hong: 6 articles (07/2022 - 08/2020)
5. Vehviläinen-Julkunen, Katri: 6 articles (01/2021 - 01/2009)
6. Heinonen, Seppo: 6 articles (01/2014 - 01/2009)
7. Huang, Jing: 5 articles (07/2022 - 08/2020)
8. Ren, Lihua: 5 articles (07/2022 - 08/2020)
9. Saccone, Gabriele: 5 articles (05/2022 - 09/2019)
10. Kalis, V: 5 articles (09/2019 - 01/2005)

Related Diseases

1. Pain (Aches)
2. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma)
3. Lacerations
4. Urinary Incontinence
5. Cicatrix (Scar)

Related Drugs and Biologics

1. Analgesics (Analgesic Drugs)
2. Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
3. Ibuprofen (Motrin)
4. Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
5. Lidocaine (Xylocaine)
6. Ointments (Pastes)
7. Codeine (Codeine Phosphate)
8. Indomethacin (Indometacin)
9. Diclofenac (SR 38)
10. Dextropropoxyphene (Darvon)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1. Cesarean Section (Caesarean Section)
2. Sutures (Suture)
3. Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
4. Episiotomy
5. Surgical Instruments (Clip)