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Impact of Episiotomy Type on Anal Sphincter Injury Risk During Operative Vaginal Delivery in the U.S.
By MedXY|Sep 15, 2026
This study examines how episiotomy type influences the risk of obstetric anal sphincter injury during operative vaginal deliveries, highlighting mediolateral episiotomy’s protective effect in women without prior vaginal birth and risk