Episiotomy As Vaginal Surgery During Childbirth

Abstract

Excessive use of episiotomy is still a significant problem of Ukrainian obstetrics. The article presents a literature review, meta-analyses and results of individual studies on the use of this procedure in modern conditions. The analysis showed that in modern obstetrics, episiotomy has not yet lost its relevance. However, conventional episiotomy is associated with higher rates of severe perineal injury and wound complications. Thus, for women who give birth vaginally, it is recommended to abandon the routine performance of an episiotomy. The decision to perform an episiotomy is made on an individual or limited basis.