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Short-Term Effects in the Treatment of Episiotomy Dehiscence in Physiotherapy: A Novel Approach in a Case Series Report.

Lucia Martinez-Torres, Samuel Fernández-Carnero, Kenneth Jhonson, Mary Austin, Mercedes Furio-Valverde

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Lucia Martinez-TorresClinicas Tarso Almeria Spain.
Samuel Fernández-CarneroDepartamento de Enfermería y Fisioterapia, Facultad de Medicina y Ciencias de la Salud, Grupo de Investigación en Fisioterapia y Dolor Universidad de Alcalá Alcalá de Henares Spain.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2893-1627
Kenneth JhonsonDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA.
Mary AustinDepartment of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Johns Hopkins University Baltimore Maryland USA.
Mercedes Furio-ValverdeDepartment of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Sport Sciences Universidad Europea de Madrid Villaviciosa de Odón Spain.

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Abstract

Background and Aims: Dehiscence is defined as the appearance of a hole or gap between the sutured edges of the episiotomy of more than 0.5 cm. Episiotomy is a technique in which an incision is made in the perineum to reduce the incidence of severe perineal tears. The two most used are the midline in the USA and Canada and the postero-lateral incision in Europe. In cases where the mother's BMI exceeds 35 kg/m Methods/Results: The following case series report proposes a detailed treatment protocol for episiotomy dehiscence with excellent results and no adverse effects in all cases. All patients had a 50% pain relief and total recovery in 1 week. Conclusions: This is a novel treatment which needs future clinical trials to evaluate, analyze, and determine its effectiveness.

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dehiscenceepisiotomymagnetic therapyphysiotherapyradiofrequency

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PMCPMC12500413

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