Incidence of Episiotomy in Kasr Alainy OBGYN Hospital in Cairo, Egypt: A Cross-Sectional Study

Conclusions: The incidence of episiotomy at Kasr Alainy OBGYN Hospital surpasses the rate recommended by the WHO. Our observations suggest that the primary contributing factors to this elevated incidence include perineal rigidity, the duration of labor, and local practice standards. Further research...

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Main Authors: Omar Sadek, Nora Fahim, Hana Yehia, Mariam Elmashad, Farah Alaa, Abdulrahman Rakha, Ahmad Khaled, Nadine Sherif
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-01-01
Series:Obstetrics and Gynecology International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/ogi/4044738
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description Conclusions: The incidence of episiotomy at Kasr Alainy OBGYN Hospital surpasses the rate recommended by the WHO. Our observations suggest that the primary contributing factors to this elevated incidence include perineal rigidity, the duration of labor, and local practice standards. Further research is recommended to explore the impact of perineal massage before and during delivery, as well as patients’ lifestyle factors, on the necessity for episiotomy.
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spelling doaj-art-5d5e4fdefdce427b9265c92124a232f42025-08-20T02:13:27ZengWileyObstetrics and Gynecology International1687-95972025-01-01202510.1155/ogi/4044738Incidence of Episiotomy in Kasr Alainy OBGYN Hospital in Cairo, Egypt: A Cross-Sectional StudyOmar Sadek0Nora Fahim1Hana Yehia2Mariam Elmashad3Farah Alaa4Abdulrahman Rakha5Ahmad Khaled6Nadine Sherif7Department of Obstetrics and GynecologyDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyDepartment of Obstetrics and GynecologyConclusions: The incidence of episiotomy at Kasr Alainy OBGYN Hospital surpasses the rate recommended by the WHO. Our observations suggest that the primary contributing factors to this elevated incidence include perineal rigidity, the duration of labor, and local practice standards. Further research is recommended to explore the impact of perineal massage before and during delivery, as well as patients’ lifestyle factors, on the necessity for episiotomy.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/ogi/4044738
spellingShingle Omar Sadek
Nora Fahim
Hana Yehia
Mariam Elmashad
Farah Alaa
Abdulrahman Rakha
Ahmad Khaled
Nadine Sherif
Incidence of Episiotomy in Kasr Alainy OBGYN Hospital in Cairo, Egypt: A Cross-Sectional Study
Obstetrics and Gynecology International
title Incidence of Episiotomy in Kasr Alainy OBGYN Hospital in Cairo, Egypt: A Cross-Sectional Study
title_full Incidence of Episiotomy in Kasr Alainy OBGYN Hospital in Cairo, Egypt: A Cross-Sectional Study
title_fullStr Incidence of Episiotomy in Kasr Alainy OBGYN Hospital in Cairo, Egypt: A Cross-Sectional Study
title_full_unstemmed Incidence of Episiotomy in Kasr Alainy OBGYN Hospital in Cairo, Egypt: A Cross-Sectional Study
title_short Incidence of Episiotomy in Kasr Alainy OBGYN Hospital in Cairo, Egypt: A Cross-Sectional Study
title_sort incidence of episiotomy in kasr alainy obgyn hospital in cairo egypt a cross sectional study
url http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/ogi/4044738
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