Episiotomy in the modern practice of an obstetrician-gynecologist

• Liliya R. Toktar
• Mekan R. Orazov
• Evgeny Kh. Tazhetdinov
• Kseniya I. Lee
• Verаnika E. Pak
• Irina A. Samsonova
• Zarina N. Kamarova

Abstract

This review is devoted to a topical issue in modern obstetrics – the routine use of episiotomy. In recent years, there has been a tendency towards an increase in the prevalence of both surgical dissection of the perineum in childbirth and the long-term consequences of this manipulation. This article presents modern literature data on the prevalence, indications, correct technique, long-term consequences of episiotomy.

Keywords:episiotomy; vaginal delivery; pelvic prolapse; urinary and fecal incontinence; dyspareunia

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