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Episiotomy  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • An incision of the posterior vaginal wall and a portion of the pudenda which enlarges the vaginal introitus to facilitate delivery and prevent lacerations.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-T5L318CW-W

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