Mediolateral episiotomy on right side or on left side?

Czech version

Authors: Dominika Indrová; Tomáš Fait
Authors‘ workplace: Gynekologicko-porodnická klinika 1. lékařské fakulty UK a VFN v Praze, přednosta prof. MUDr. Alois Martan, DrSc.
Published in: Prakt Gyn 2013; 17(2): 121-122
Category: Gynecology and Obstetrics: Review Article

Overview

The question of mediolateral episiotomy´s laterality was researched in scientific databases. In spite of fact that mediolateral episotomy is mostly depicted on right side there are not any studies verifiing it as better side.

Key words:
episiotomy – vaginal delivery

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