ArticleNigerian medical journal : journal of the Nigeria Medical Association
Review of Episiotomy and the Effect of its Risk Factors on Postepisiotomy Complications at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital.
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- Prevalence of Episiotomy Practice and Associated Factors in Brazil: A Systematic Review.Birth (Berkeley, Calif.) · 2026Pooled it
- Varying Incidence and Definitions of Infection and Wound Dehiscence After Second-Degree Tear or Episiotomy: A Systematic Review.International urogynecology journal · 2026Pooled it
- Outcome of interventions to improve the quality of intrapartum care in Nigeria's referral hospitals: a quasi-experimental research design.BMC pregnancy and childbirth · 2023Trial
- Clinical equivalence of Trusynth fastF1000Research · 2022Trial
- Safety and effectiveness of routine postpartum bathing in a bathtub: A prospective study in Japan.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026Article
- Restrictive approach to episiotomy and the risk of third- and fourth-grade perineal tears: An analytical cross-sectional study at a rural tertiary hospital in South Africa.Journal of the colleges of medicine of South Africa · 2026Article
- Effects of Warm Compresses on the Perineal Area During the Active Phase of Labor: A Quasi-Experimental Study.Cureus · 2024Article
- Evidence-based intrapartum care during vaginal births: Direct observations in a tertiary care hospital in Central Sri Lanka.Heliyon · 2024Article
- Prevalence of episiotomy and associated factors among women who gave birth at public health facilities in Jigjiga town, eastern Ethiopia: A cross-sectional study.PLOS global public health · 2024Article
- Perspectives of skilled birth attendants and pregnant women regarding episiotomy: a quantitative approach.African health sciences · 2021Article
- Effectiveness of Rectal Versus Oral Diclofenac for Perineal Pain Relief following Episiotomy Repair at a Tertiary Hospital in Port Harcourt, Nigeria: A randomized controlled study.Nigerian medical journal : journal of the Nigeria Medical AssociationArticle
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Abstract
aimThis study aimed to determine the prevalence of episiotomy and postepisiotomy complications and to assess the relationship between the risk factors and postepisiotomy complications in the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. METHODOLOGY: This was a descriptive longitudinal study, in which 403 consecutive women who had episiotomy in the labor ward were recruited for the study. They were followed up and reviewed at the postnatal clinic on the 1
resultsThe episiotomy rate was 22.1%. The prevalence of postepisiotomy complications was 52.1%. The mean age of the women was 23.8 (standard deviation ± 3.2) years. Seventy-two (34.3%) patients had perineal pain, which lasted for 72 h or more; 61 (29.1%) had difficulty in walking, while 37 (17.6%) had perineal discomfort. Four (1.9%) had wound infection and only one (0.4%) had wound dehiscence. The development of postepisiotomy complications was not statistically significantly associated with risk factors such as gestational age (
conclusionThe prevalence of episiotomy and postepisiotomy complications in this study was high. Necessary attention should be given to ensure adequate pain relief for all parturients who had episiotomy, and the policy of restrictive use of episiotomy should be fully implemented in the department in line with the best practices and evidence-based recommendations. This will further reduce the incidence of episiotomy rate as well complications that may arise from it and ensure a positive pregnancy experience for pregnant women.
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