Elective episiotomy in perspective.
In view of the present questioning of interventive obstetric practices such as the elective performance of episiotomy, the putative advantages of episiotomy are critically analysed. Recent prospective randomised studies support the growing body of evidence that the value of elective episiotomy is yet to be substantiated.
D001720:Birth Injuries / Q000517:prevention & control; D003075:Coitus; D004841:Episiotomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D014596:Uterine Prolapse / Q000517:prevention & control; D014844:Vulva / Q000293:injuries; D014945:Wound Healing