An episiotomy is a surgical incision through the perineum made to enlarge the vagina and assist childbirth. The incision can be midline or at an angle from the posterior end of the vulva, is performed under local anaesthetic (pudendal anesthesia) and is sutured closed after delivery. It is one of the most common medical procedures performed on women, and although its routine use in childbirth has steadily declined in recent decades.
Authors: Richard Adanu, Cary Engleberg
Institutions: University of Ghana, University of Michigan
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Animation of the closure procedure |
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Delivery and examination of the placenta |
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Episiotomy and delivery of the baby |
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Infiltration anaesthesia at the time of crowning |
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Inspection of the repair |
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Introduction to episiotomy |
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Introduction to episiotomy learning module |
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Placement of a swab and infiltration of local anaesthetic for the repair |
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Suturing of the muscle layer |
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Suturing of the skin |
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Suturing of the vaginal mucosa |
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Episiotomy & Repair procedure - YouTube Playlist |
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Episiotomy & Repair: Animation of the closure procedure |
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Episiotomy & Repair: Complete Learning Module |
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Episiotomy & Repair: Introduction to the learning module - screencast |
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Episiotomy & Repair: Introduction to the procedure - screencast |
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