The effect of green tea ointment on episiotomy pain and wound healing in primiparous women: A randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled clinical trial
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DOI: 10.1002/ptr.5999
Abstract: The delayed healing of episiotomy wound and its associated pain is a major problem in obstetrics. Because green tea has analgesic and wound‐healing properties, the present study was conducted to determine the effect of green… read more here.
Keywords: tea ointment; wound healing; green tea; episiotomy ... See more keywords
The effect of epidural analgesia on second stage length and delivery mode.: 802
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2018.11.825
Abstract: Table 1. Comparison of delivery outcomes based on episiotomy use in two time epochs over three decades 1990-1997 N=82,082 (%) P value 2000-2017 N=57,183 (%) Episiotomy (%) 28,350 (35) 1,479 (7) 3rd/4th degree laceration (%… read more here.
Keywords: epidural analgesia; effect epidural; delivery; episiotomy ... See more keywords
Effects of mastic oleoresin on wound healing and episiotomy pain: A mixed methods study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jep.2017.12.028
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Mastic (Pistacia lentiscus) oleoresin (MO is used by traditional Baluch healers to precipitate wound healing and relieve episiotomy pain. OBJECTIVE(S) To investigate the effects of MO on wound healing and episiotomy pain intensity in… read more here.
Keywords: episiotomy pain; wound healing; healing episiotomy; methods study ... See more keywords
Interventions and Strategies for Reducing Episiotomy Rates Globally: A Systematic Review.
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DOI: 10.1111/birt.70000
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Episiotomy is still commonly practiced during childbirth worldwide, despite decades of scientific evidence that indicates no justification for its routine use. Routine episiotomy is associated with increased risk of serious maternal morbidity and no… read more here.
Keywords: interventions strategies; review; episiotomy; strategies reducing ... See more keywords
A multicenter cross‐sectional study of episiotomy practice in Romania
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DOI: 10.1111/jep.13062
Abstract: Abstract Rationale, aims, and objectives The aim of this study was to focus attention on episiotomy practice in Romanian maternity units in order to identify factors associated with the very high rate of the procedure… read more here.
Keywords: vaginal birth; episiotomy; study; practice ... See more keywords
The prevalence of episiotomy and associated factors at Shahrara Teaching Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan
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DOI: 10.1186/s12884-025-07190-2
Abstract: Episiotomy is done to expand the birth canal but can cause serious complications. It is still commonly performed in many parts of the world representing a quality-of-care and quality-of-life challenge. There is currently no data… read more here.
Keywords: prevalence episiotomy; teaching hospital; shahrara teaching; episiotomy ... See more keywords
Ropivacaine 75 mg versus placebo in perineal infiltration for analgesic efficacy at mid- and long-term for episiotomy repair in postpartum women – the ROPISIO study: a two-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trials
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DOI: 10.1186/s13063-020-04423-x
Abstract: Background Perineal pain due to episiotomy is commonly reported and can be severe enough to disturb the mother–infant dyad during the postpartum period. Its incidence at day 7 postpartum varies from 63% to 74%. Recent… read more here.
Keywords: analgesic efficacy; infiltration; long term; episiotomy ... See more keywords
Episiotomies and obstetric anal sphincter injuries following a restrictive episiotomy policy in France: An analysis of the 2010, 2016, and 2021 National Perinatal Surveys
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1004501
Abstract: Background The French guidelines have recommended a restrictive policy of episiotomy since 2005. We aimed to assess variations in the prevalence of both episiotomy and obstetric anal sphincter injury (OASI) from the 2010, 2016, and… read more here.
Keywords: france; 2010 2016; group; episiotomy ... See more keywords
Knowledge and perception of episiotomy among women attending antenatal clinic in a secondary health facility in North-West Nigeria
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DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_140_17
Abstract: Background: Episiotomy is a common surgical procedure experienced by women worldwide to ease labor and improve its outcome. However, it could influence the use of delivery services because of its associated complications. The study assessed… read more here.
Keywords: women attending; knowledge; episiotomy; perception ... See more keywords