A review of post-episiotomy pain and its treatment
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- DOI: 10.1185/03007998709111103
A review of post-episiotomy pain and its treatment
Abstract
The authors review the frequency of reporting and severity of perineal pain in the post-partum period after episiotomy. The usage and efficacy of available analgesia is discussed.
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