Absorbable suture materials for primary repair of episiotomy and second degree tears

Christine Kettle; Therese Dowswell; Khaled Mk Ismail

doi:10.1002/14651858.CD000006.pub2

Absorbable suture materials for primary repair of episiotomy and second degree tears

Christine Kettle, Therese Dowswell, Khaled Mk Ismail

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Abstract

Approximately 70% of women will experience perineal trauma following vaginal delivery and will require stitches. This may result in pain, suture removal and superficial dyspareunia.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	CD000006
Journal	Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD000006.pub2
Publication status	Published - 2010

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