An episiotomy is to be performed in a primigravida in labor. Which of these is an advantage of mediolateral episiotomy over midline episiotomy?
Less chance of extension
Can be repaired at ease
Fewer breakdown
Lesser blood loss
Ans: A. Less chance of extension (Ref: Williams 24/e p551).A mediolateral episiotomy is preferred because it has a much lesser chance of extension through the perineum till anal sphincter, though there is increased risk of blood loss and it is difficult to repair.
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id: 28fb749e-f104-48ad-8387-c2dac5b62ec3question: An episiotomy is to be performed in a primigravida in labor. Which of these is an advantage of mediolateral episiotomy over midline episiotomy?opa: Less chance of extensionopb: Can be repaired at easeopc: Fewer breakdownopd: Lesser blood losscop: 0choice_type: singleexp: Ans: A. Less chance of extension (Ref: Williams 24/e p551).A mediolateral episiotomy is preferred because it has a much lesser chance of extension through the perineum till anal sphincter, though there is increased risk of blood loss and it is difficult to repair.subject_name: Gynaecology & Obstetricstopic_name: None