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Practices that minimize trauma to the genital tract in childbirth: a systematic review of the literature. Birth. 1998 Sep;25(3):143-60.

Author(s) :

Renfrew MJ, Hannah W, Albers L, Floyd E.

Year of publication :

1998

URL(s) :

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=…

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Abstract (English)  :

BACKGROUND: Trauma to the genital tract commonly occurs at birth, and can cause short- and long-term morbidity. Clinical measures to reduce its occurrence have not been fully identified.

METHODS: A systematic review of the English language literature was conducted to describe the current state of knowledge on reduction of genital tract trauma before planning a large randomized controlled trial of ways to prevent such trauma. Randomized trials and other published reports were identified from relevant databases and hand searches. Studies were reviewed and assessed using a structured format.

RESULTS: A total of 77 papers and chapters were identified and placed into 5 categories after critical review: 25 randomized trials, 4 meta-analyses, 4 prospective studies, 36 retrospective studies, and 8 descriptions of practice from textbooks. The available evidence is conclusive in favor of restricted use of episiotomy. The contribution of maternal characteristics and attitudes to intact perineum has not been investigated. Several other topics warrant further study, including maternal position, style of pushing, and antenatal perineal massage. Strong opinions and sparse data exist regarding the role of hand maneuvers by the birth attendant for perineal management and birth of the baby. This became the topic of the planned randomized controlled trial, which was completed; results will be published soon.

CONCLUSIONS: The case for restricting the use of episiotomy is conclusive. Several other clinical factors warrant investigation, including the role of hand maneuvers by the birth attendant in preventing birth trauma. A large randomized controlled trial will report on this topic.

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Argument (français) :

L’étude systématique de la littérature scientifique plaide en faveur d’un usage restreint de cette intervention.

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Keywords :

➡ perineal/vaginal tears ; episiotomy ; morbidity

Author of this record :

Cécile Loup — 27 Apr 2004