Early repair of episiotomy dehiscence.

Hankins, G D; Hauth, J C; Gilstrap, L C; Hammond, T L; Yeomans, E R; Snyder, R R · Obstet Gynecol · 1990

case_series · Level IV

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Abstract

Early repair of episiotomy dehiscence was performed in 22 women with an initial fourth-degree episiotomy, four with third-degree episiotomy, and five with a mediolateral episiotomy. Early complications were limited to development of a pinpoint rectovaginal fistula in two women, both subsequently repaired by a rectal mucosal flap procedure. Of the 27 women now 1 year or more post-repair, all are completely continent and report resumption of normal coital activity.

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