Prevalence and contributing factors of severe perineal damage following episiotomy-assisted vaginal delivery
Objective: This study was conducted to investigate the risk factors of third- and fourth-degree lacerations following vaginal deliveries in Taiwanese women, and to offer clinical guidance for the reduction of severe perineal lacerations. Materials and methods: A total of 1879 women who underwent vag...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2014-12-01
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Series: | Taiwanese Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1028455914001740 |