Perineal Tears in Childbirth - A Review

Perineum often follow vaginal delivery and are termed as perineal tears, it’s quite common. Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecology classified perineal tears into four grades and recommended certain steps in repair with specific sutures material, special post-operative and further follow up plan. Psychological concept of perineal tears and it repair, healing and outcome of this morbidity has direct impact of patient’s quality of life.

Author(s):

Fazari AB, Fahad A and Hubaishi LYA

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