Background Episiotomy, a surgical procedure that enlarges the vaginal opening during
childbirth, was common practice until the early 2000s. Other sources, including the World …

Background Episiotomy at the time of vaginal birth is a common lifesaving surgical
procedure. In Ethiopia, several studies have been conducted concerning the proportion of …

Background: Women having their first birth have a higher risk of episiotomies. Therefore, the
study of the procedure in this group of at risk women will assist in solving some of its …

Background: Episiotomy is essentially a surgical procedure but it is often relegated to the
least experienced member of the obstetric team with possible untoward consequences to …

Background: Episiotomy means simply a 2nd degree tear to enlarge outlet, for expulsion of
the fetus with tolerable damage or injury. Historically, episiotomy has been an element of …

Background: Episiotomy continues to be increasingly performed in our labor wards despite
current scientific evidence restricting its use. The objective of this study was to determine the …

Background: The use of routine episiotomy is now less favoured among obstetricians. Given
considerable evidence, it use increases maternal morbidity without evidence to support …

Background: There has been a gradual increase in the number of patients treated as a day
case surgery in our center. This study has been conducted to audit pediatric day case …

Background: Maternal and child health are critically important in a country that is
experiencing high infant mortality and maternal mortality. Research all over the world has …

Objectives: To assess the quality of intrapartum care in Enugu State University Teaching
Hospital, Enugu. Methods: This retrospective clinical audit on intrapartum care quality …