what is episiotomy?
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- (February 2009). An episiotomy (/əˌpiːziːˈɒtəmiː/ or /ɛˌpəsaɪˈɒtəmiː/), also known as perineotomy, is a surgical incision of the perineum and the posterior vaginal wall generally done by a midwife or obstetrician during second stage of labor to quickly enlarge the opening for the baby to pass through.
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Definitions &Translations A tenotomy is a surgical act which involves the division of a tendon. It and related procedures are also referred to as tendon release, tendon lengthening, and heel-cord release. When it involves the Achilles tendon, it is called a Achillotenotomy. It has been used in the treatment of cerebral palsy. It has also been used for hammer toe.
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Enterotomy Enterotomy, by definition, is the surgical incision into an intestine. It may be a complication of an abdominal surgery including exploratory laparotomies. This surgery article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.
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Episiotomy and perineal tears Episiotomy. Sometimes during the process of giving birth, a doctor or midwife may make a cut in a woman’s perineum (the area between the vagina and anus). The cut makes the opening of the vagina a bit wider, allowing the baby to come through it more easily.Why you might need an episiotomy.ometimes during the process of giving birth, a doctor or midwife may make a cut in a woman’s perineum (the area between the vagina and anus). The cut makes the opening of the vagina a bit wider, allowing the baby to come through it more easily. Why you might need an episiotomy.
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- However, an episiotomy is always necessary during a forceps delivery because of the size of the forceps. An episiotomy is a surgical incision made in the perineum, the area of tissue between the vaginal opening and the anus, during the birthing process. This procedure may be used if the tissue around the vaginal opening begins to tear or is not stretching enough to allow the baby to be delivered vaginally.
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Craniotomy A craniotomy is a surgical operation in which a bone flap is temporarily removed from the skull to access the brain.
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- Perineum: The area between the anus and the scrotum in the male and between the anus and the vulva (the labial opening to the vagina) in the female.An episiotomy is a surgical procedure to widen the outlet of the birth canal to facilitate delivery of the baby and avoid a jagged rip of the perineum.erineum: The area between the anus and the scrotum in the male and between the anus and the vulva (the labial opening to the vagina) in the female.
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tracheotomy Emergency tracheotomy. There are two different procedures that are called tracheotomies. The first is done only in emergency situations and can be performed quite rapidly. The emergency room physician or surgeon makes a cut in a thin part of the voice box (larynx) called the cricothyroid membrane.
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Thalamotomy (June 2013). First introduced in the 1950s, thalamotomy is an invasive procedure, primarily effective for tremors such as those associated with Parkinson's disease (PD), where a selected portion of the thalamus is surgically destroyed (ablated).
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Osteotomy An osteotomy is a surgical operation whereby a bone is cut to shorten or lengthen it or to change its alignment. It is sometimes performed to correct a hallux valgus, or to straighten a bone that has healed crookedly following a fracture. It is also used to correct a coxa vara, genu valgum, and genu varum.
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Ear Tubes (Myringotomy & Tympanostomy Tubes) The surgery, called a myringotomy, is a tiny incision in the eardrum. Any fluid, usually thickened secretions will be removed. In most situations, a small plastic tube (a tympanostomy tube) is inserted into the eardrum to keep the middle ear aerated for a prolonged period of time.
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The Importance of the Perineum in Childbirth To prevent perineal tearing, your doctor may perform an episiotomy. An episiotomy is an incision in the perineum to make the opening larger for childbirth. Once the baby's head is seen, the doctor or midwife will ease the head and chin out.
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- Definition of EPISIOTOMY. : surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening for obstetrical purposes during the birth process.See episiotomy defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT. surgical incision of the perineum to enlarge the vaginal opening for obstetrical purposes during the birth process. See episiotomy defined for kids.
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Episiotomy Episiotomy is done as prophylaxis against soft-tissue tearing which would involve the anal sphincter and rectum. Vaginal tears can occur during childbirth, most often at the vaginal opening as the baby's head passes through, especially if the baby descends quickly.February 2009). An episiotomy (/əˌpiːziːˈɒtəmiː/ or /ɛˌpəsaɪˈɒtəmiː/), also known as perineotomy, is a surgical incision of the perineum and the posterior vaginal wall generally done by a midwife or obstetrician during second stage of labor to quickly enlarge the opening for the baby to pass through.
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Left temporal parietal craniotomy treatment report Category: Surgeries. A craniotomy is a surgical operation in which a bone flap is removed from the skull, to access the brain. Craniotomies are performed for brain lesions or traumatic brain injury, to implant deep brain stimulators for the treatment of Parkinson's disease, epilepsy and cerebellar tremor.
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- Enterotomy can literally refer to an incision in the large or small intestine. If germs enter an incision site, it can lead to a dangerous infection. Common abdominal surgeries include gall bladder removal. Surgeons may unintentionally create an enterotomy while performing abdominal surgery.
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Episiotomy: When it's needed, when it's not Episiotomy: When it's needed, when it's not. Once a routine part of childbirth, an episiotomy is now recommended only in certain cases. Here's what you need to know about the risks, benefits and recovery.
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What is the procedure of Meatotomy? What is the procedure of Meatotomy? A meatotomy is a kind of penile alteration in which the underside of the glans is split. This means the opening at the end of the penis has been stretched to facilitate the improved flow of urine.
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- Tenotomy is the cutting of a tendon. This and related procedures are also called tendon release, tendon lengthening, and heel-release (for tenotomy of the Achilles tendon). Tenotomy is performed in order to lengthen a muscle that has developed improperly, or become shortened and is resistant to stretch.
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- An episiotomy is a surgical incision that is sometimes necessary to enlarge the vaginal opening to help deliver your baby. There are several reasons your health care provider might suggest an episiotomy to you: If your baby’s head is too large for your vaginal opening. If you need a forceps assisted delivery. If your baby is breech presentation.
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Episiotomy: When it's needed, when it's not The episiotomy tradition. For years, an episiotomy was thought to help prevent more extensive vaginal tears during childbirth — and heal better than a natural tear. The procedure was also thought to help preserve the muscular and connective tissue support of the pelvic floor.
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- Atticotomy involves removal of the lateral epitympanic wall (scutum). Atticotomy is often indicated for certain clinical situations, such as the presence of attic cholesteatoma, adhesive middle ear disease, or attic retraction.
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Parasympathetic Nervous System: Definition, Function & Effects Since this is the normal state of the body, the parasympathetic system is more active than the sympathetic system in controlling bodily functions. Neurons in the parasympathetic nervous system utilize acetylcholine, a neurotransmitter for cell-to-cell communication.
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- Definition. An episiotomy is a surgical incision made in the area between the vagina and anus (perineum). This is done during the last stages of labor and delivery to expand the opening of the vagina to prevent tearing during the delivery of the baby.
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Myringotomy and Tympanostomy Tube Myringotomy and Tympanostomy Tube: A myringotomy is an incision of the tympanic membrane to allow ventilation of the middle ear, drainage of middle ear fluid, or to obtain cultures from an infected middle ear.
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lobotomy 2. (Surgery) Also called: prefrontal leucotomy a surgical interruption of one or more nerve tracts in the frontal lobe of the brain: used in the treatment of intractable mental disorders. [C20: from lobe + -tomy]. (ləˈbɒt ə mi, loʊ-). n., pl.