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Long-Term Impact of Wound Complications on Pelvic Floor Symptoms Following Second-Degree Tears and Episiotomy: Insights from the REPAIR Study

By MedXY 10/06/2026

This study reveals that wound complications after second-degree perineal tears or episiotomy significantly increase pelvic floor symptoms, especially affecting sexual function, prolapse, and body image up to 12 months postpartum.

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Identifying Key Risk Factors for Perineal Wound Complications After Second-Degree Tears and Episiotomy: Insights from the REPAIR Study

By MedXY 09/17/2026

This secondary analysis of the REPAIR study identifies prolonged active second stage labor, deep tears, and physician involvement in suturing as risk factors for perineal wound complications, while prophylactic antibiotics reduce this risk.

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Impact of Episiotomy Type on Anal Sphincter Injury Risk During Operative Vaginal Delivery in the U.S.

By MedXY 09/14/2026

This study examines how episiotomy type influences the risk of obstetric anal sphincter injury during operative vaginal deliveries, highlighting mediolateral episiotomy's protective effect in women without prior vaginal birth and risks associated with midline episiotomy.

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Prophylactic Antibiotics in Episiotomy and Second Degree Tears: Insights from the REPAIR Trial

By MedXY 10/31/2025

The REPAIR study demonstrates that prophylactic antibiotics reduce clinically relevant wound complications after episiotomy or second degree tears, highlighting a potential role for antibiotics in postpartum care.