| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5691798 | European Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Reproductive Biology | 2016 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In conclusion, this meta-analysis showed that mediolateral or lateral episiotomy was protective against OASIS and may be considered in vacuum-assisted delivery in primiparous women. Randomized controlled trials to further investigate this finding are warranted.
Keywords
RCOGPICOPRISMANNTRCTEpisiotomyRandomized controlled trialObstetric anal sphincter injuryPreferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-AnalysesGrading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and EvaluationVacuum extractionnumbers needed to treatSIGNOperative vaginal deliveryWorld Health Organizationconfidence intervalMeta-analysisGradeodds ratioOasisRoyal College of Obstetricians and GynaecologistsWHO
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Authors
Ninna S. Lund, Lisa K.G. Persson, Hanna Jangö, Ditte Gommesen, Hanne B. Westergaard,