title: Episiotomy dehiscence that required intestinal diversion.
abstract: Postpartum episiotomy dehiscence is a rare complication of vaginal delivery. Forceps-assisted vaginal delivery over mediolateral episiotomy was complicated by infection and dehiscence with rectal injury. A diverting ileostomy was used to permit healing. Episiotomy infection requires early recognition and thorough evaluation to exclude occult rectal injury.
authors.affiliation: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, USA.
authors.forename: Carl H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Rose
authors.forename: Kristi L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Blessitt
authors.forename: Farshid
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Araghizadeh
authors.forename: John C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Morrison
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D004841:Episiotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000601:surgery*