Attitudes and knowledge regarding episiotomy use and technique in vacuum extraction: A web-based survey among doctors in Sweden

Highlights•The self-reported use of episiotomy is low in vacuum extraction in Sweden. •The self-reported technique does not fulfill criteria of a protective episiotomy. •Swedish doctors report low belief in preventive episiotomy. •Lack of episiotomy skills may result in a modest preventive effect....

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Published in:European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology 2022-02, Vol.269, p.62-70
Main Authors: Ankarcrona, Victoria, Hesselman, Susanne, Kopp Kallner, Helena, Brismar Wendel, Sophia
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anal Canal
Attitude
Clinical practice
Episiotomy
Female
Humans
Internet
Lateral episiotomy
Mediolateral episiotomy
Obstetric anal sphincter injury
Obstetric Labor Complications
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Pregnancy
Protective episiotomy
Risk Factors
Surveys and Questionnaires
Sweden
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Summary:Highlights•The self-reported use of episiotomy is low in vacuum extraction in Sweden. •The self-reported technique does not fulfill criteria of a protective episiotomy. •Swedish doctors report low belief in preventive episiotomy. •Lack of episiotomy skills may result in a modest preventive effect.
ISSN:0301-2115
1872-7654
1872-7654
DOI:10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.12.017