title: Epi-No should be tested in different obstetric settings until an evidence-based clinical decision can be made.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil. lgobrito@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Luiz G O
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Brito
authors.affiliation: Department of Biomechanics and Rehabilitation of Locomotor System, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Cristine H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Ferreira
authors.affiliation: Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Ribeirão Preto Medical School, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil.
authors.forename: Alessandra C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Marcolin
mesh_terms: D004106:Dilatation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004841:Episiotomy / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007744:Obstetric Labor Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010502:Perineum / Q000293:injuries*; D011247:Pregnancy