Performing double episiotomy for shoulder dystocia management. Case report

Erifyli Kostoglou

Shoulder dystocia is an obstetric emergency that occurs in approximately 1% of vaginal deliveries. This situation is related with neonatal morbidity and mortality as long as maternal complications. The management of shoulder dystocia should be quick in order to avoid serious consequences …

Posted in 2022 Volume 21 – Issue 2 Tagged , , , ,

Episiotomy and repair of obstetric perineal injuries: The Greek current practice

Gregoriades T, Athanasiou S, Zisou A, Sotiropoulou M, Antsaklis A

To assess current practices regarding episiotomy and the repair of obstetric perineal injuries among Greek obstetricians and gynecologists and to identify any relative training deficiencies, a questionnaire was sent to obstetricians and gynecologists practicing in the Athens area. 121 out of 130 questionnaires were completed. An episiotomy was always performed by 50% of the doctors …

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