Episiotomy dehiscence that required intestinal diversion.
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.
Rose
Carl H
CH
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, USA.
Blessitt
Kristi L
KL
Araghizadeh
Farshid
F
Morrison
John C
JC
D000328:Adult; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D004841:Episiotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000601:surgery*