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Episiotomy for vaginal birth (Cochrane Review)
Carroli G, Belizan J

ABSTRACT

Background: Episiotomy is done to prevent severe perineal tears, but its routine use has been questioned. The relative effects of midline compared with midlateral episiotomy are unclear.

Full article: The full article is available on Wiley InterScience at http://www.thecochranelibrary.com
Resources: WHO Reproductive Health Library, La Biblioteca Cochrane Plus, Renal Health Library, Malaria in Pregnancy Library
PubMed: Find related PubMed articles here [CarroliG] [BelizanJ] 
Google Scholar: Find related Google Scholar articles here [CarroliG] [BelizanJ]