American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 198, Issue 3 , Pages 285.e1-285.e4 , March 2008

Selective vs routine midline episiotomy for the prevention of third- or fourth-degree lacerations in nulliparous women

Received 16 November 2006 ,Revised 23 October 2007 ,Accepted 5 November 2007.

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 Cite this article as: Rodriguez A, Arenas EA, Osorio AL, et al. Selective vs routine midline episiotomy for the prevention of third- or fourth-degree lacerations in nulliparous women. Am J Obstet Gynecol 2008;198:285.e1-285.e4.

PII: S0002-9378(07)02114-X

doi: 10.1016/j.ajog.2007.11.007

American Journal of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Volume 198, Issue 3 , Pages 285.e1-285.e4 , March 2008

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