Obstetric Perineal Injuries.

Naseem Saba; Anwar Sultana; Mehnaz Afridi

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Obstetric Perineal Injuries.

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Naseem Saba Distt Headquarter Hospital Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan

Anwar Sultana Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Hayatabad Medical Complex, Peshawar, Pakistan

Mehnaz Afridi Women And Children Hospital of District Dera Ismail Khan, Pakistan

Abstract

To study the associations and outcome of the primary repair of obstetric perineal injuries. Design: cross sectional study. Methods: Patients presenting with third and fourth degree tears were included factors associated with injuries were studied. Primary repair was performed outcome was looked after three months of repair. Results: 64 patients were studied in 18 months. 59% were having there first pregnancy. instrumental deliveries and macrosomia are strong associations .primary repair with end to end approximation was done which was successful. Conclusion: Prevention is important .Mediolateral episiotomy and skill of instrumental deliveries can minimies the risk of obstetrics perineal injuries.

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Page(s) 86-88

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Published Journal: Pakistan Journal of Medical and Health Sciences, Volume: 1, Issue: 3, Year: 2007

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