An episiotomy is a surgical incision that can be done to widen your vaginal opening during childbirth. During this procedure, your doctor makes a small, straight (midline) or angled (mediolateral) ...

An episiotomy involves cutting the area between the vagina and anus to help prevent severe tears during childbirth. There are several types and degrees of episiotomies. An episiotomy is a surgical cut ...

Dehiscence: Wound dehiscence is a surgical complication in which a wound ruptures along a surgical incision. Dyspareunia: Difficult and painful sexual intercourse. Fascia: A fascia is a band or sheet ...

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