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Episiotomy Summary

Description: An incision of the posterior vaginal wall and a portion of the pudenda which enlarges the vaginal introitus to facilitate delivery and prevent lacerations.

Also Known As: Episiotomies

Networked: 1049 relevant articles (47 outcomes, 134 trials/studies) for this Therapy

Key Diseases for which Episiotomy is Relevant

  1. Pain (Aches) : 29 outcomes 60 studies in 234 results
  2. Lacerations : 10 outcomes 26 studies in 249 results
  3. Wounds and Injuries (Trauma) : 6 outcomes 26 studies in 200 results
  4. Rupture : 2 outcomes 9 studies in 51 results
  5. Urinary Incontinence : 2 outcomes 4 studies in 27 results
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Drugs Related to Episiotomy

  1. Acetaminophen (Paracetamol)
  2. Ibuprofen (Motrin)
  3. Aspirin (Acetylsalicylic Acid)
  4. Codeine (Codeine Phosphate)
  5. Indomethacin (Indometacin)
  6. Diclofenac (SR 38)
  7. Diflunisal (Dolobid)
  8. Dextropropoxyphene (Darvon)
  9. Dipyrone (Metamizole)
  10. Analgesics (Analgesic Drugs)
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Therapies Related to Episiotomy

  1. Cesarean Section (Caesarean Section)
  2. Analgesia
  3. Sutures (Suture)
  4. Surgical Instruments (Clip)
  5. Nerve Block (Nerve Blocks)
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