Episiotomy
Abstract
Episiotomy may be performed to facilitate vaginal mass, os clitoris, or vaginal prolapse resection or neonatal delivery; for laceration repair, urethral catheterization, or distal urethral mass resection; or to correct vaginal strictures or congenital malformations. The vulva is carefully incised on its caudal midline with a blade or scissors. Stay sutures can be used along each side to retract tissue edges and enhance exposure. Tissues are reapposed in two or three layers.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Pelvic floor disorders treatments
Gynecological conditions and treatments
Ureteral procedures and complications
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Wiley eBooks
- Pages
- 290–293
- Publication date
- 27 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter