Évaluation d'une politique restrictive d'épisiotomie avant et après les recommandations du Collège national des gynécologues obstétriciens français

An episiotomy rate of 3.4% is much lower than the threshold rate of 30% recommanded. A policy of restrictive episiotomy is possible without increasing the rate of severe perineal tears. Aknowledging the risks and benefits of each obstetrical procedure might decrease the number of episiotomies, whose practice should be evaluated in every labour ward.